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HER Number:MDV50965
Name:Hut Circle within settlement north-east of Ger Tor, Peter Tavy

Summary

Hut circle of 2 metres by 1.5 metres within settlement north-east of Ger Tor

Location

Grid Reference:SX 548 834
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/57/8
  • Old SAM Ref: 22242
  • Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division: SX58SE5

Monument Type(s) and Dates

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

Full description

Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division, 1950, SX58SE5, SX58SE5 (Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card). SDV236695.

Gerrard, S., 1990-2002, Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset., MPP 130609 (Report - Survey). SDV277946.

Visited in 1992. Hut circle situated within a large enclosure. It is attached to the lower side of the enclosure boundary wall, is terraced into the hillslope and is of the simple plan and rubble bank walling type. The interior is oval, 2 metres by 1.5 metres, and is defined by a 1.5 metres wide wall standing up to 0.3 metres high. This building forms part of a cluster of stone hut circles situated around the n edge of the large enclosure.

Butler, J., 1991, Dartmoor Atlas of Antiquities: Volume Two - The North, 100-101, Map 32, Figure 32.3 (Monograph). SDV219155.

Not shown at 'Ger Tor North-east settlement.

English Heritage, 2005-2008, Prehistoric Survey Information (Cartographic). SDV345521.

Not shown on survey.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV219155Monograph: Butler, J.. 1991. Dartmoor Atlas of Antiquities: Volume Two - The North. Dartmoor Atlas of Antiquities: Volume Two - The North. Two. Paperback Volume. 100-101, Map 32, Figure 32.3.
SDV236695Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card: Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division. 1950. SX58SE5. Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card. Card Index. SX58SE5.
SDV277946Report - Survey: Gerrard, S.. 1990-2002. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Mixed Archive Material + Digital. MPP 130609. [Mapped feature: #31752 ]
SDV345521Cartographic: English Heritage. 2005-2008. Prehistoric Survey Information. English Heritage. Digital.

Associated Monuments

MDV133771Part of: Settlement to the north-east of Ger Tor, Peter Tavy (Monument)
MDV50969Related to: Hut Circle '10' within settlement north-east of Ger Tor, Peter Tavy (Monument)
MDV50966Related to: Hut Circle '6' within settlement north-east of Ger Tor, Peter Tavy (Monument)
MDV50970Related to: Hut Circle '7' in settlement north-east of Ger Tor, Peter Tavy (Monument)
MDV50968Related to: Hut Circle '9' within settlement north-east of Ger Tor, Peter Tavy (Monument)
MDV3563Related to: Hut circle settlement 470m north-east of Ger Tor (Monument)
MDV50971Related to: Hut circle within settlement north-east of Ger Tor, Peter Tavy (Monument)
MDV50957Related to: Prehistoric livestock enclosure north-east of Ger Tor, Peter Tavy (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:Jan 23 2023 10:28AM