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| HER Number: | MDV50616 |
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| Name: | Hut in enclosure north-east of Leather Tor |
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Summary
Hut circle attached to the inner face of an enclosure (MDV50104). Terraced into the hillslope, and of the simple plan and single orthostat walling type. The interior measures 3.4 metres in diameter and is defined by a 1.4 metre wide wall standing up to 0.9 metres high. The doorway survives as a buried feature. This hut is attached to reave (MDV50106).
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 564 701 |
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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/324/6
- Old SAM Ref: 20294
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 130661, 02/06/1992 (Report - Survey). SDV277946.
(SX 5640 7009) Hut circle attached to the inner face of an enclosure (MDV50104). Terraced into the hillslope, and of the simple plan and single orthostat walling type. The interior measures 3.4 metres in diameter and is defined by a 1.4 metre wide wall standing up to 0.9 metres high. The doorway survives as a buried feature. This hut is attached to reave (MDV50106).
Compass survey by S. Gerrard and T. Greeves of the site dated 19/03/1992.
Bluesky International Ltd/Getmapping PLC, 2015-2017, 2015-2017 Aerial Photographs (Aerial Photograph). SDV361462.
Possible site of this hut identified from aerial photograph.
Various, 2018-2020, PALs Condition Recording forms, WLK-69 (Worksheet). SDV362781.
(22/07/2020) Reave and associated features visited and recorded in project. Condition assessed by volunteer recorder as good; although vegetation encroachment is affecting site. Cattle, sheep and ponies are free to roam over this ground, but appear to be causing little visible damage. Site lies in area of dense clitter and is covered In bracken.
Various, 2018-2020, PALs Condition Recording photographs (Photograph). SDV363073.
Photographed during July 2020 site visit.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV277946 | Report - Survey: Gerrard, S.. 1990-2002. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Mixed Archive Material + Digital. MPP 130661, 02/06/1992. |
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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: #118790 ] |
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| SDV362781 | Worksheet: Various. 2018-2020. PALs Condition Recording forms. PALs Condition Assessment Project Forms. Digital. WLK-69. |
| SDV363073 | Photograph: Various. 2018-2020. PALs Condition Recording photographs. PALs Condition Assessment Project Forms. Digital. |
Associated Monuments
| MDV50104 | Related to: Enclosure 170 metres north-east of Leather Tor (Monument) |
| MDV50106 | Related to: Length of reave north-east of Leather Tor (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV8351 - Walkhampton Premier Archaeological Landscape; Field Investigation Project
| Date Last Edited: | Dec 4 2020 11:50AM |
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