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HER Number:MDV48245
Name:Feature 'N' south of settlement south-west of White Tor, Peter Tavy

Summary

Possible hut recorded in 1988 to the south of enclosure MDV56579, consisting of a loose ring of medium-size stones with an overall diameter of 3.5m. It is not a confirmed hut circle, but the possibility remains.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 540 784
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/117/10
  • Old SAM Ref: 22207
  • SHINE Candidate (Yes)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

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

Full description

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

(24/04/1988) SX 5404 7849 To the south of enclosure 'M' at sx54067849 is feature 'N'. This is a loose ring of medium-size stones with an overall diameter of 3.5m. It is not certainly a hut circle, but the possibility remains.

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

(1992) Internal diameter measures 2.2m. Rubble bank wall 0.8m wide, 0.2m high. Royal Commission are doubtful of this identification.

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

Possible feature very faintly visible on the aerial image.

Sources / Further Reading

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.
SDV362959Aerial Photograph: Bluesky International Ltd/Getmapping PLC. 2015 onwards. 2015 onward Aerial Photographs. Bluesky International Ltd/Getmapping PLC. Photograph (Digital). [Mapped feature: #141900 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV7388Part of: Hut circle settlement south-west of White Tor, Peter Tavy (Monument)
MDV56579Related to: Enclosure within settlement south-west of White Tor Camp, Peter Tavy (Monument)
MDV56585Related to: Enclosure within settlement south-west of White Tor Camp, Peter Tavy (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Dec 19 2023 12:24PM