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| HER Number: | MDV48341 |
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| Name: | Hut in settlement north-east of Sharpitor |
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Summary
Hut circle in area of dense clitter. Terraced into hillslope. Simple plan and coursed walling. Oval shape. Measures 3.3 metres by 2.8 metres internally; wall 1.3 metres wide, 0.7 metres high. Doorway to south-east is lined on west with slabs 1992 survey).
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 561 705 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX57SE |
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| Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
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| Civil Parish | Walkhampton |
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| District | West Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | WALKHAMPTON |
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Protected Status
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX57SE/28/9
- Old SAM Ref: 22272
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- HUT CIRCLE (Constructed, Bronze Age - 2200 BC to 701 BC (Between))
Full description
Gerrard, S., 1990-2002, Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset., MPP 129140, 1992 (Report - Survey). SDV277946.
(SX 5608 7053) Hut circle in area of dense clitter. Terraced into hillslope. Simple plan and coursed walling. Oval. Measures 3.3 metres by 2.8 metres internally; wall 1.3 metres wide, 0.7 metres high. Doorway to south-east is lined on west with slabs.
Butler, J., 1994, Dartmoor Atlas of Antiquities: Volume Three - The South-West, 39, Map 45.3 (Monograph). SDV137656.
Depicted by Butler on plan.
Bluesky International Ltd/Getmapping PLC, 2015 onwards, 2015 onward Aerial Photographs (Aerial Photograph). SDV362959.
Visible on the aerial image; to the south-east of location shown on the MasterMap base mapping for this area. Confirmed during 2020 site visit.
Various, 2018-2020, PALs Condition Recording forms, WLK-60 (Worksheet). SDV362781.
(14/06/2019) This hut could not be found during site visit. Revisited on 25/04/2020 and possible hut noted at SX 56128 70533. Condition assessed by volunteer recorder as very good; no damage agents affecting site. The Dartmoor Preservation Association regularly visit this site, clearing bracken cover. Some gorse growth noted nearby. Cattle, sheep and ponies are free to roam over this ground, but appear to be causing little visible damage.
Various, 2018-2020, PALs Condition Recording photographs (Photograph). SDV363073.
Site photographed during April 2020 site visit.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV137656 | Monograph: Butler, J.. 1994. Dartmoor Atlas of Antiquities: Volume Three - The South-West. Dartmoor Atlas of Antiquities: Volume Three - The South-West. Three. Paperback Volume. 39, Map 45.3. |
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| SDV277946 | Report - Survey: Gerrard, S.. 1990-2002. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Mixed Archive Material + Digital. MPP 129140, 1992. |
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| SDV362781 | Worksheet: Various. 2018-2020. PALs Condition Recording forms. PALs Condition Assessment Project Forms. Digital. WLK-60. |
| SDV362959 | Aerial Photograph: Bluesky International Ltd/Getmapping PLC. 2015 onwards. 2015 onward Aerial Photographs. Bluesky International Ltd/Getmapping PLC. Photograph (Digital). [Mapped feature: #127796 ] |
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| SDV363073 | Photograph: Various. 2018-2020. PALs Condition Recording photographs. PALs Condition Assessment Project Forms. Digital. |
Associated Monuments
| MDV49055 | Part of: Unenclosed hut circle settlement, Walkhampton Common (Monument) |
| MDV48344 | Related to: Hut in settlement north-east of Sharpitor (Monument) |
| MDV48343 | Related to: Hut in unenclosed settlement on the north-east slope of Sharpitor (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV8351 - Walkhampton Premier Archaeological Landscape; Field Investigation Project
| Date Last Edited: | Dec 4 2020 11:00AM |
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