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HER Number:MDV3540
Name:Hut Circle '39' at Watern Oke settlement, Dartmoor Forest

Summary

Hut Circle '39' of 1.83 metres diameter with an entrance to the south-west and a fire place at the east end at Watern Oke settlement. Location of this hut is uncertain.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 564 834
Map Sheet:SX58SE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishDartmoor Forest
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishLYDFORD

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX58SE/16/38
  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX58SE/35/1
  • Old SAM County Ref: 488
  • Old SAM Ref: 20363
  • Old SAM Ref: 20363(P)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

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

Full description

Anderson, I. K., 1906, 11th Report of the Dartmoor Exploration Committee, 108, hut 39 (Article in Serial). SDV337055.

One of a group of about 94 hut circles at Watern Oke. Hut 39 (diam 1.83m); rough and irregular with entrance to south-west, probably a cooking hut. Fire was at east end.

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

Butler, J., 1991, Dartmoor Atlas of Antiquities: Volume Two - The North, 101-102, Map 32, Figure 32.4 (Monograph). SDV219155.

Not shown at 'Watern Oke West settlement.

English Heritage, 2005-2008, Prehistoric Survey Information (Cartographic). SDV345521.

Not shown on survey.

Bluesky International Ltd/Getmapping PLC, 2015 onwards, 2015 onward Aerial Photographs (Aerial Photograph). SDV362959.

Not visible on aerial photograph.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV219155Monograph: Butler, J.. 1991. Dartmoor Atlas of Antiquities: Volume Two - The North. Dartmoor Atlas of Antiquities: Volume Two - The North. Two. Paperback Volume. 101-102, Map 32, Figure 32.4.
SDV277946Report - Survey: Gerrard, S.. 1990-2002. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Mixed Archive Material + Digital.
SDV337055Article in Serial: Anderson, I. K.. 1906. 11th Report of the Dartmoor Exploration Committee. Transactions of the Devonshire Association. 38. A5 Hardback. 108, hut 39.
SDV345521Cartographic: English Heritage. 2005-2008. Prehistoric Survey Information. English Heritage. Digital.
SDV362959Aerial Photograph: Bluesky International Ltd/Getmapping PLC. 2015 onwards. 2015 onward Aerial Photographs. Bluesky International Ltd/Getmapping PLC. Photograph (Digital).

Associated Monuments

MDV50160Part of: Group of hut circles and a later building to the west of the main settlement at Watern Oke, Dartmoor Forest (Monument)
MDV3312Part of: Hut circle settlement at Watern Oke, Dartmoor Forest (Monument)
MDV50379Related to: Hut Circle '34' at Watern Oke settlement, Dartmoor Forest (Monument)
MDV3537Related to: Hut Circle '35' at Watern Oke settlement, Dartmoor Forest (Monument)
MDV50381Related to: Hut Circle '37' at Watern Oke settlement, Dartmoor Forest (Monument)
MDV3539Related to: Hut Circle '38' at Watern Oke settlement, Dartmoor Forest (Monument)
MDV3539Related to: Hut Circle '38' at Watern Oke settlement, Dartmoor Forest (Monument)
MDV3539Related to: Hut Circle '38' at Watern Oke settlement, Dartmoor Forest (Monument)
MDV3539Related to: Hut Circle '38' at Watern Oke settlement, Dartmoor Forest (Monument)
MDV50722Related to: Hut circle at Watern Oke settlement, Dartmoor Forest (Monument)
MDV50161Related to: Medieval building at Watern Oke settlement, Dartmoor Forest (Building)
MDV3561Related to: Tinner's hut built over hut circle 80, Watern Oke settlement (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV7620 - Okehampton Artillary Range
  • EDV8409 - Dartmoor Royal Forest Project
  • EDV8679 - Okehampton Range: Management Survey
  • EDV8291 - Okehampton Range: Monument Baseline Condition Survey
  • EDV8695 - Survey of Okehampton North Dartmoor Military Range

Date Last Edited:Jan 9 2023 5:15PM