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Summary

Vis=estimated -/-/1990 (ancient monuments) five hut circles forming a linear group across a sw facing slope. Huts measure 7m to 11m diam; walls of stone and earth 2.5m thick, 1m high. They have entrances to s, and one has vertical stone jambs at its entrance (am).

Location

Protected Status

• Scheduled Monument 1015429: Prehistoric stone hut circle settlement, a contemporary field system, post-medieval buildings and two lengths of leat 310m south east of Yealm Steps

Other References/Statuses

• Old DCC SMR Ref: SX66SW/211/1
• Old SAM County Ref: 460
• Old SAM Ref Revised: 24100
• Old SAM Ref: 10841

Monument Type(s) and Dates

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

Full description

AM, Untitled Source (Report - Survey). SDV137282.

Vis=estimated -/-/1990 (ancient monuments) five hut circles forming a linear group across a sw facing slope. Huts measure 7m to 11m diam; walls of stone and earth 2.5m thick, 1m high. They have entrances to s, and one has vertical stone jambs at its entrance (am).

Whiteley, N., Untitled Source (Report - Survey). SDV137283.

Vis=-/9/1855 (whiteley) plan appears to show the 2 westernmost of this group to be internally attached to a sub-square enclosure, of which the e, w + s sides are shown (whiteley).

Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV137284.

Des=ancient monuments.

Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV137285.

Des=whiteley, n. /(-/9/18550/notes + plan in manaton pf.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded

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