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HER Number:MDV43762
Name:Hut circle in prehistoric settlement east of the River Yealm and north of Ranny Brook, Cornwood

Summary

One of a group of unenclosed hut circles in prehistoric settlement to the east of the River Yealm and north of Ranny Brook of 5 metres diameter with walls 1.7 metres wide by 0.8 metres high and an entrance to the south

Location

Grid Reference:SX 620 633
Map Sheet:SX66SW
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishCornwood
DistrictSouth Hams
Ecclesiastical ParishCORNWOOD

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • National Monuments Record: SX66SW30
  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX66SW/262
  • Old SAM County Ref: 460
  • Old SAM Ref Revised: 24100
  • Old SAM Ref: 10838

Monument Type(s) and Dates

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

Full description

Whitley, N., 1855, Settlement north of Ranny Brook, Plan (Plan - sketch). SDV137283.

Ordnance Survey, 1880-1899, First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map (Cartographic). SDV336179.

Hut circle shown on 19th century map.

Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division, 1950/1977, SX66SW30, SX66SW30 (Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card). SDV146089.

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

Visited on 11th March 1993. Hut circle situated within a large stone hut circle settlement. Terraced into hillslope and of the simple plan and coursed walling type. Interior measures 5 metres in diameter and is defined by a 1.7 metres wide wall standing up to 0.8 metres high. Doorway survives as a gap in the surrounding wall, is lined on the both sides, is partly blocked and faces south.

Butler, J., 1994, Dartmoor Atlas of Antiquities: Volume Three - The South-West, 183-7, Map 52, Figure 52.9 (Monograph). SDV137656.

Hut circle within 'Ranny Brook settlements' with an entance to the south-west.

Bluesky, 2006 - 2007, Bluesky aerial photographs 2006 - 2007 (Aerial Photograph). SDV341189.

Visible on aerial photograph.

Ordnance Survey, 2021, MasterMap 2021 (Cartographic). SDV364015.

Hut circle shown on modern mapping.

Historic England, 2021, National Heritage List for England, 1015429 (National Heritage List for England). SDV364016.

Hut diameter 8 metres, walls 2 metres thick, 1 metre high. Entrance to south-east.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV137283Plan - sketch: Whitley, N.. 1855. Settlement north of Ranny Brook. Survey Drawing. Digital. Plan.
SDV137656Monograph: Butler, J.. 1994. Dartmoor Atlas of Antiquities: Volume Three - The South-West. Dartmoor Atlas of Antiquities: Volume Three - The South-West. Three. Paperback Volume. 183-7, Map 52, Figure 52.9.
SDV146089Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card: Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division. 1950/1977. SX66SW30. Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card. Card Index. SX66SW30.
SDV277946Report - Survey: Gerrard, S.. 1990-2002. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Mixed Archive Material + Digital.
SDV336179Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital).
SDV341189Aerial Photograph: Bluesky. 2006 - 2007. Bluesky aerial photographs 2006 - 2007. Bluesky. Photograph (Digital). [Mapped feature: #132757 ]
SDV364015Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2021. MasterMap 2021. Ordnance Survey Digital Mapping. Digital.
SDV364016National Heritage List for England: Historic England. 2021. National Heritage List for England. Digital. 1015429.

Associated Monuments

MDV27899Part of: Extensive prehistoric settlement between the River Yealm and Ranny Brook, Cornwood (Monument)
MDV27900Related to: Enclosure in prehistoric settlement east of the River Yealm and north of Ranny Brook, Cornwood (Monument)
MDV131381Related to: Hut circle in enclosure east of the River Yealm and north of Ranny Brook, Cornwood (Monument)
MDV131387Related to: Hut circle in enclosure east of the River Yealm and north of Ranny Brook, Cornwood (Monument)
MDV43761Related to: Hut circle in prehistoric settlement east of the River Yealm and north of Ranny Brook, Cornwood (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Sep 15 2021 12:06PM