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| HER Number: | MDV12962 |
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| Name: | Settlement 200 metres east of Fox Tor Farm |
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Summary
Settlement site consisting of two possible hut circles and two to three associated fields. This site is included in the local list of Nationally Important Dartmoor sites.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 631 705 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX67SW |
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| Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
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| Civil Parish | Dartmoor Forest |
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| District | West Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | LYDFORD |
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Protected Status
- SHINE: Bronze Age settlement site consisting of two possible hut circles and two to three associated fields 200 metres east of Fox Tor Farm
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX67SW/36
- SHINE Candidate (Yes)
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- UNENCLOSED HUT CIRCLE SETTLEMENT (Bronze Age - 2200 BC to 701 BC (Between))
Full description
Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division, 1970 - 1977, SX67SW56 (Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card). SDV266211.
One good hut circle, possibly another. Remains of two or three associated fields. (1970)
Two hut circles at SX63257161. Western one is good, internal diameter measures 6.0 meters. Eastern hut ruinous, internal diameter 6.0 meters. Boundary walls of two large fields visible, with some evidence of clearance. (1977)
Gerrard, S., 2004, List of Sites Remaining to be Considered for Designation on Dartmoor (Un-published). SDV345444.
This site was considered for designation as a Scheduled Ancient Monument during the Monument Protection Programme. The programme ended before the entire list of sites was successfully scheduled so this is included on a local list of Nationally Important Sites.
GeoInformation Group Ltd, 2010, 1:625 2010 Colour (12.5cm resolution) (Aerial Photograph). SDV346026.
Two possible hut circles and outlines of at least two fields visible on the aerial photography.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV266211 | Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card: Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division. 1970 - 1977. SX67SW56. Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card. Card Index. |
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| SDV345444 | Un-published: Gerrard, S.. 2004. List of Sites Remaining to be Considered for Designation on Dartmoor. Digital. |
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| SDV346026 | Aerial Photograph: GeoInformation Group Ltd. 2010. 1:625 2010 Colour (12.5cm resolution). 2010 Aerial Photographs. Digital. [Mapped feature: #80712 ] |
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Associated Monuments: none recorded
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Feb 1 2013 2:16PM |
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