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HER Number:MDV48243
Name:Hut Circle 'K' in settlement south-west of White Tor, Peter Tavy

Summary

Hut recorded in 1988 survey measures 3.1 metres by 2.3 metres with walls up to 2.2 metres wide by 0.45 metres high. There is an entrance gap (possible) in the southern arc, 0.4 metres wide. A large boulder is incorporated into the north-west arc. Lies close to another hut (MDV48244) to the north of the main area of the settlement.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 540 785
Map Sheet:SX57NW
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishPeter Tavy
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishPETER TAVY

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX57NW/117/8
  • Old SAM Ref: 22207
  • SHINE Candidate (Yes)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

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

Full description

Pattison, P., 1988, Duchy Farms Survey (includes Cuddliptown Down) (Report - Survey). SDV226221.

Visited on 24th April 1988. SX 5403 7859 Hut circle 'K' of 3.1 metres north to south by 2.3 metres east to west internally with walling 1.7 metres to 2.2 metres wide and 0.45 metres high. There is an entrance gap (possible) in the southern arc, 0.4 metres wide. A large boulder is incorporated into the north-west arc.

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

Visited in 1992. Oval.3.1 metres by 2.3 metres internally. Rubble bank wall 2.2 metres wide, 0.45 metres high. A large earthfast boulder is incorporated into the north-west arc. Doorway to south.

Butler, J., 1991, Dartmoor Atlas of Antiquities: Volume Two - The North, 91-92, Map 31, Figure 31.7 (Monograph). SDV219155.

Southern of two hut circles on the north side of the settlement at Site '10' to the south-west of 'White Tor Fort'.

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

Southern of two hut circles 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. 91-92, Map 31, Figure 31.7.
SDV226221Report - Survey: Pattison, P.. 1988. Duchy Farms Survey (includes Cuddliptown Down). Royal Commission for the Historical Monuments of England Field/Recording In. Unknown.
SDV277946Report - Survey: Gerrard, S.. 1990-2002. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Mixed Archive Material + Digital. MPP.
SDV361462Aerial Photograph: Bluesky International Ltd/Getmapping PLC. 2015-2017. 2015-2017 Aerial Photographs. Bluesky International Ltd/Getmapping PLC. Photograph (Digital). [Mapped feature: #141898 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV7388Part of: Hut circle settlement south-west of White Tor, Peter Tavy (Monument)
MDV49299Related to: Feature 'F' within settlement south-west of White Tor, Peter Tavy (Monument)
MDV49295Related to: Hut Circle 'A' within settlement south-west of White Tor, Peter Tavy (Monument)
MDV49296Related to: Hut circle 'B' within settlement south-west of White Tor, Peter Tavy (Monument)
MDV49298Related to: Hut Circle 'E' within settlement south-west of White Tor, Peter Tavy (Monument)
MDV56583Related to: Hut Circle 'G' within settlement south-west of White Tor, Peter Tavy (Monument)
MDV56584Related to: Hut circle 'H' in settlement south-west of White Tor, Peter Tavy (Monument)
MDV49301Related to: Hut Circle 'I' within settlement south-west of White Tor, Peter Tavy (Monument)
MDV48244Related to: Hut Circle 'J' in settlement south-west of White Tor, Peter Tavy (Monument)
MDV49300Related to: Two hut circles within settlement south-west of White Tor, Peter Tavy (Monument)
MDV49297Related to: Unlikely hut in settlement south-west of White Tor, Peter Tavy (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Dec 19 2023 11:59AM