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Summary

A structure of uncertain origin and function has been partially constructed across the reave. Previously identified as a prehistoric hut circle. It is a rather crude structure measuring 4.7 metres across and up to 0.4 metres high. It could be a post-medieval shelter.

Location

Protected Status

• Scheduled Monument 1011167: Two stone hut circles, a reave, round cairn and shelter south east of Sharpitor

Other References/Statuses

• National Monuments Record: SX57SE121
• National Record of the Historic Environment: 440375
• Old DCC SMR Ref: SX57SE/278
• Old SAM Ref: 22282

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• (Former Type) HUT CIRCLE? (Constructed, Bronze Age - 2200 BC to 701 BC)
• STRUCTURE (Built, Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1750 AD)

Full description

Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division, 1980, SX57SE121 (Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card). SDV221251.

(Visited 22/5/1980) At SX 5622 7017 there is a structure (?hut circle) which backs onto the north-east side of a reave (SX 57 SE 119). Stone from the reave seems to have been used in its construction (see ground photograph).
The structure has an internal diameter of 2.3 metres measured north-east by south-west, and 2.0 metres north-west by south-east. The walling is mostly of rubble 0.5 metres wide and 0.3 metres high, but on the southeast side there are two or three courses of thin slabs. There is an entrance gap in the north-east. Surveyed at 1:10 000 on M.S.D. and depicted on illustration with SX 57 SE 119).

Ordnance Survey, 1982, Ordnance Survey Drawing (Cartographic). SDV270058.

Six hut circles north of reave from Sharpitor to Leather Tor shown on survey drawing at SX56077036, SX56137032, SX56137029, SX56177024, SX56227020, SX56237019.

Gerrard, S., 1990-2002, Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset., MPP 129190, 1992 (Report - Survey). SDV277946.

Stone hut circle is attached to north-east side of the Leather Tor reave. Terraced into the hillslope. Simple plan and coursed walling type. Interior is oval, measuring 2.2 metres by 1.6 metres, defined by a 1.0 metre wide wall up to 0.4 metres high. Doorway faces north-east.
Doubt has been expressed regarding the identification of this structure and it is possible that it may be a medieval or post-medieval shelter.

Butler, J., 1994, Dartmoor Atlas of Antiquities: Volume Three - The South-West, 40, Map 45 (Monograph). SDV137656.

A hut circle 2 metres in diameter constructed across the line of the reave.

Fletcher, M. J., 2007-2008, Walkhampton Premier Archaeological Landscape; Field Investigation Project (Report - Survey). SDV359195.

(31/05/2007) A structure of uncertain origin and function has been partially constructed across the reave. It is a rather crude structure measuring 4.7 metres across and up to 0.4 metres high. It could be a post-medieval shelter. Surveyed and investigated at 1:2500 scale.

Bluesky International Ltd/Getmapping PLC, 2015-2017, 2015-2017 Aerial Photographs (Aerial Photograph). SDV361462.

Circular feature visible on aerial photograph.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded

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