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Summary

The southernmost hut of the group, diameter measures 6.7 metres with walls 2.4 metres thick and 0.4 metres high. Many large stones of the walls remain visible but there is no surviving entrance. Heavily covered by heather (2001 survey visit).

Location

Protected Status

• Scheduled Monument 1021340: Tinworks, field systems, settlements, warren, cairns and a stone alignment at Headland Warren

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).
8. SX 6853 8123 The southernmost of the group, the hut has a diameter of 6.7 metres with walls 2.4 metres thick and 0.4 metres high. Many large stones of the walls remain visible but there is no surviving entrance. Heavily covered by heather.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

• EDV7139 - Headland Warren and the Birch Tor and Vitifer Mines Survey (Ref: A1/20/2001, A1/34/2002)

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