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HER Number: | MDV126468 |
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Name: | Hut circle 3 in settlement on the west slope of Birch Tor |
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Summary
Hut sited against the west wall of enclosure. The largest and best-preserved hut in the group with a diameter of 7.7 metres. It has a level interior and many upright stones of the walls still in place including flat slabs which make up the internal lining (2001 survey visit).
Location
Grid Reference: | SX 685 812 |
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Map Sheet: | SX68SE |
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Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
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Civil Parish | North Bovey |
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District | Teignbridge |
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Ecclesiastical Parish | NORTH BOVEY |
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Protected Status
Other References/Statuses
- National Monuments Record: SX 68 SE 308
- Pastscape: 1337125
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- HUT CIRCLE (Constructed, Bronze Age - 2200 BC to 701 BC (Between))
Full description
Newman, P., 2002, Headland Warren and the Birch Tor and Vitifer Mines (Report - Survey). SDV363213.
(Visited 12/02/2001) One of eleven huts associated with an agglomerated prehistoric settlement on the west slopes of Birch Tor. There are seven hut circles within the enclosed area and four on the exterior (see related records).
3. SX 6854 8129 Sited against the west wall of enclosure A the largest and best-preserved hut in the group has a diameter of 7.7 metres. It has a level interior and many upright stones of the walls still in place including flat slabs which make up the internal lining.
Sources / Further Reading
SDV363213 | Report - Survey: Newman, P.. 2002. Headland Warren and the Birch Tor and Vitifer Mines. English Heritage. A1/34/2002. A4 Comb Bound + Digital. |
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Associated Monuments
MDV126463 | Part of: Hut circle settlement on the west slope of Birch Tor (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV7139 - Headland Warren and the Birch Tor and Vitifer Mines Survey (Ref: A1/20/2001, A1/34/2002)
Date Last Edited: | Sep 17 2019 1:26PM |
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