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HER Number:MDV50777
Name:Alleged hut circle north-east of Ger Tor

Summary

One of five hut circles recorded on the north side of Ger Tor by Gerrard (1992). These are scheduled but ground survey in 1998 questioned the identification as no features could be located. Gerrard described this hut with interior diameter measurement of 4.2m in diameter, defined by a 1.4m wide wall standing up to 0.4m high with a doorway facing SE.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 547 831
Map Sheet:SX58SW
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishPeter Tavy
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishPETER TAVY

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX58SW/97/6
  • Old SAM Ref: 22246(P)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • HUT CIRCLE? (Constructed, Bronze Age - 2200 BC (Between) to 701 BC (Between))

Full description

Gerrard, S., 1990-2002, Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset., MPP 129286 (Report - Survey). SDV277946.

(03/11/1992) SX 5474 8316 Hut circle situated within a large enclosure lying on a SE facing slope overlooking the valley of the River Tavy. It is terraced into the hillslope and is of the simple plan and single orthostat walling type. The interior measures 4.2m in diameter and is defined by a 1.4m wide wall standing up to 0.4m high. The doorway faces SE. This building forms part of a cluster including five stone hut circles.

Probert, S. + Fletcher, M. + Newman, P., 1998, Willsworthy Training Area, Peter Tavy, Devon: An Archaeological survey by the Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England (Report - Survey). SDV350638.

(03/08/1998) There are no hut circles or enclosures at the NGR described which lies on the steep slope immediately NE of Ger Tor. The descriptions probably relate to the settlement 225m to the NNE (SX 58 SE 5).

Sources / Further Reading

SDV277946Report - Survey: Gerrard, S.. 1990-2002. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Mixed Archive Material + Digital. MPP 129286. [Mapped feature: #31591 ]
SDV350638Report - Survey: Probert, S. + Fletcher, M. + Newman, P.. 1998. Willsworthy Training Area, Peter Tavy, Devon: An Archaeological survey by the Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England. Royal Commission for the Historical Monuments of England Field/Recording In. A4 Comb Bound + Digital.

Associated Monuments

MDV17697Part of: Huts and enclosure, Ger Tor (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV7368 - Survey of the Willsworthy Training Area, Peter Tavy (1998)
  • EDV6663 - Survey of the Willsworthy Training Area
  • EDV6664 - Survey of the Willsworthy Training Area
  • EDV6665 - Survey of the Willsworthy Training Area
  • EDV8141 - Condition survey of the Willsworthy Training Area

Date Last Edited:Dec 19 2023 9:46AM