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| HER Number: | MDV4959 |
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| Name: | Hut L in settlement north-west of Yellowmead Farm |
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Summary
Stone hut circle forming part of a prehistoric settlement 350m north-west of Yellowmeade Farm. Diameter 5.4m. Double orthostat wall 1.2m wide, 0.8m high. A 196 degree facing gap may represent a doorway. Low grass and rushes.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 563 745 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX57SE |
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| Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
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| Civil Parish | Dartmoor Forest |
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| District | West Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | WALKHAMPTON |
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Protected Status
Other References/Statuses
- National Monuments Record: SX57SE15
- National Record of the Historic Environment: 440065
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX57SE/81/1
- Old SAM County Ref: 867I
- Old SAM Ref: 28775
- Pastscape: 440065
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- HUT CIRCLE (Bronze Age - 2200 BC (Between) to 701 BC (Between))
Full description
Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division, 1950, SX57SE15, Hut L (Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card). SDV271768.
The following hut circles were found in addition to those previously shown: -
(16/11/1950) SX 5631 7454. Given the letter 'L'. Double walled type. Diameter measures 6.5m, width of walls 2.0m, height of wall 0.5m. In good condition; many large slabs used in building the walls which are partly turf-covered. Entrance on south side.
Gerrard, S., 1990-2002, Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset., MPP 152350 (Report - Survey). SDV277946.
(11/06/1999) SX 5631 7455. Stone hut circle forming part of a prehistoric settlement 350m north-west of Yellowmeade Farm. Diameter 5.4m. Double orthostat wall 1.2m wide, 0.8m high. A 196 degree facing gap may represent a doorway. Low grass and rushes.
Butler, J., 1994, Dartmoor Atlas of Antiquities: Volume Three - The South-West, 14-18, Map 44 Figures 44.1 & 44.1.1 (Monograph). SDV137656.
Depicted by Butler.
Bluesky International Ltd/Getmapping PLC, 2015-2017, 2015-2017 Aerial Photographs (Aerial Photograph). SDV361462.
Hut circle visible on aerial photograph.
Ordnance Survey, 2021, MasterMap 2021 (Cartographic). SDV364015.
Hut circle shown on modern mapping.
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. 14-18, Map 44 Figures 44.1 & 44.1.1. |
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| SDV271768 | Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card: Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division. 1950. SX57SE15. Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card. Card Index. Hut L. |
| SDV277946 | Report - Survey: Gerrard, S.. 1990-2002. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Mixed Archive Material + Digital. MPP 152350. |
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| SDV361462 | Aerial Photograph: Bluesky International Ltd/Getmapping PLC. 2015-2017. 2015-2017 Aerial Photographs. Bluesky International Ltd/Getmapping PLC. Photograph (Digital). [Mapped feature: #129434 ] |
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| SDV364015 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2021. MasterMap 2021. Ordnance Survey Digital Mapping. Digital. |
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Associated Monuments: none recorded
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Aug 22 2023 2:59PM |
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