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HER Number:MDV133780
Name:Hut in settlement south-west of Deadlake Foot, Peter Tavy

Summary

Hut circle of 2.5 metres diameter with a 0.4 metres front scarp within enclosure to the west of the settlement to the north-west of junction of the Rattle Brook and the River Tavy

Location

Grid Reference:SX 557 838
Map Sheet:SX58SE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishPeter Tavy
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishPETER TAVY

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • National Record of the Historic Environment: 440585

Monument Type(s) and Dates

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

Full description

Probert, S. + Fletcher, M. + Newman, P., 1998, Willsworthy Training Area, Peter Tavy, Devon: An Archaeological survey by the Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England (Report - Survey). SDV350638.

(25/06/1998) Two groups of prehistoric hut circles and associated walling lie on a SE-facing hillslope. Centred at SX55908384 and SX55748388 respectively they lie in an area of extensive, relatively modern peat cutting between 440m and 455m above OD.
SX 5574 8388 2.5m in internal diameter with a 0.4m high front scarp and a slight boulder/stone bank. The entrance is not visible.

Cartographic Engineering, 2006, Dartmoor 2006 1:1250 Aerial Photography (digital) (Aerial Photograph). SDV345590.

Visible on aerial photograph.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV345590Aerial Photograph: Cartographic Engineering. 2006. Dartmoor 2006 1:1250 Aerial Photography (digital). Digital.
SDV350638Report - Survey: Probert, S. + Fletcher, M. + Newman, P.. 1998. Willsworthy Training Area, Peter Tavy, Devon: An Archaeological survey by the Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England. Royal Commission for the Historical Monuments of England Field/Recording In. A4 Comb Bound + Digital. [Mapped feature: #139967 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV133781Related to: Hut in settlement south-west of Deadlake Foot, Peter Tavy (Monument)
MDV133782Related to: Hut in settlement south-west of Deadlake Foot, Peter Tavy (Monument)
MDV133783Related to: Hut in settlement south-west of Deadlake Foot, Peter Tavy (Monument)
MDV133784Related to: Hut in settlement south-west of Deadlake Foot, Peter Tavy (Monument)
MDV3305Related to: Hut settlement 280 metres south-west of Deadlake Foot, Peter Tavy (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV7368 - Survey of the Willsworthy Training Area, Peter Tavy (1998)
  • EDV6663 - Survey of the Willsworthy Training Area
  • EDV6664 - Survey of the Willsworthy Training Area
  • EDV6665 - Survey of the Willsworthy Training Area
  • EDV8141 - Condition survey of the Willsworthy Training Area

Date Last Edited:May 22 2023 3:13PM