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Summary

A small hut, though surviving in good condition, with several upright stones in place within the walls. It has a level interior and a diameter of 3.3 metres. The south section of the wall appears to have been slighted by a later enclosure bank (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).
11. SX 6848 8133 A small hut, though surviving in good condition, with several upright stones in place within the walls. It has a level interior and a diameter of 3.3 metres. The south section of the wall appears to have been slighted by a later enclosure bank.

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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