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HER Number:MDV48244
Name:Hut Circle 'J' in settlement south-west of White Tor, Peter Tavy

Summary

Hut recorded in 1988 survey measures 2.2 metres by 1.6 metres with walls up to 2 metres wide up to 0.45 metres high. Lies close to another hut (MDV48243) 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/117/9
  • Old SAM Ref: 22207

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 5402 7859 Hut Circle 'J'. Measures 2.2 metres north to south by 1.6 metres east to west with walling 1.7 metres to 2 metres wide and 0.35 metres to 0.45 metres high, giving a plan form which is 'rectangular' with rounded corners. The interior is terraced into 0.2 metres upslope.

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

Visited in 1992. Oval 2.2 metres by 1.6 metres internally. Rubble bank wall 2 metres wide, 0.45 metres high.

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

Northern 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.

Northern 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: #141899 ]

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)
MDV48243Related to: Hut Circle 'K' 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 12:01PM