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HER Number:MDV125654
Name:Hut Circle, Sherford New Community, northeast of Hercules Road, Sherford

Summary

Geophysical investigation recorded a possible hut circle.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 543 540
Map Sheet:SX55SW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishBrixton
DistrictSouth Hams
Ecclesiastical ParishBRIXTON

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • HUT CIRCLE? (Bronze Age - 2200 BC to 701 BC)

Full description

Bartlett, A. D. H., 2016, Sherford New Community, South Hams, Devon, Geophysical Surveys 2014-2015 (Report - Geophysical Survey). SDV361797.

This report is intended to accompany a full graphical presentation of the data and findings from a series of geophysical surveys undertaken in 2014-15 as part of a programme of archaeological investigations at the proposed Sherford New Community site near Plymouth, Devon.

The investigations were carried out in three phases, which each provided results which have previously been supplied as plans, extracts and summaries. The present report includes much of the content of the report on the 2014 survey (with some additional retrospective comments), and also includes similar accounts of the 2015 investigations.

The geophysical surveys have detected numerous archaeological sites and features, which in total are distributed broadly in accordance with previously recorded archaeological findings within the evaluation area. Archaeological activity is most concentrated towards the north and west of the site, but various preciously unknown earthwork features and enclosures were identified elsewhere.

There is perhaps a stronger likelihood of settlement remains in the vicinity of a possible circular feature, 10B, which could be a hut circle.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV361797Report - Geophysical Survey: Bartlett, A. D. H.. 2016. Sherford New Community, South Hams, Devon, Geophysical Surveys 2014-2015. Bartlett-Clark Consultancy. Digital.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV8078 - Geophysical Survey: Sherford New Community, South Hams

Date Last Edited:Apr 8 2024 3:27PM