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Summary

Identified in the 1980s Aerial Photograph Project, the remains of what appears to be a hut circle on Hanger Down, with possibly associated field system remains. This feature requires confirmation through site visit.

Location

Protected Status

• SHINE: Remains of possible prehistoric field system with hut circles on northern part of Hanger Down

Other References/Statuses

• SHINE Candidate (Yes)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

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

Full description

Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England, 1985, Aerial Photograph Project (Dartmoor) - Dartmoor Pre-NMP (Cartographic). SDV319854.

Identified in the 1980s Aerial Photograph Project, the remains of what appears to be a hut circle on Hanger Down, with possibly associated field system remains. Located to the north of the main concentration of fields (MDV25325), part of a complex system which may relate to multiple periods.
Marked on the map overlay, these appear never to have been entered into the Sites and Monuments Record as no relevant records found in 2019. No photograph reference for these features, which could not be identified from the aerial photographs available at Parke. Require confirmation through site visit.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded

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