See important
guidance on the use of this record.
If you have any comments or new information about this record, please email us.
HER Number: | MDV50966 |
---|
Name: | Hut Circle '6' within settlement north-east of Ger Tor, Peter Tavy |
---|
Summary
Hut Circle '6' of 8 metres diameter with walls 2 metres wide by up to 1 metre high and a southern paved doorway within settlement north-east of Ger Tor
Location
Grid Reference: | SX 549 834 |
---|
Map Sheet: | SX58SW |
---|
Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
---|
Civil Parish | Peter Tavy |
---|
District | West Devon |
---|
Ecclesiastical Parish | PETER TAVY |
---|
Protected Status
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX58SW/57/9
- Old SAM Ref: 22243(P)
- 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 130610 (Report - Survey). SDV277946.
Visited in 1992. Hut circle situated within a large enclosure. It is terraced into the hillslope and is of the simple plan and coursed walling type. The interior measures 8 metres in diameter and is surrounded by a 2 metres wide wall standing up to 1 metres high. The doorway faces south and is lined on both sides by upright stones and the entrance passage is paved with slabs.
Butler, J., 1991, Dartmoor Atlas of Antiquities: Volume Two - The North, 100-101, Map 32, Figure 32.3 (Monograph). SDV219155.
Hut Circle '6' of 7.6 metres diameter at 'Ger Tor North-east' settlement which retains both jamb stones to the southern entrance
English Heritage, 2005-2008, Prehistoric Survey Information (Cartographic). SDV345521.
Hut circle shown on survey.
Bluesky International Ltd/Getmapping PLC, 2015-2017, 2015-2017 Aerial Photographs (Aerial Photograph). SDV361462.
Visible on aerial photograph.
Historic England, 2023, National Heritage List for England, 1011238 (National Heritage List for England). SDV365228.
This monument includes a stone hut circle situated within a large enclosure lying on a south-east facing slope overlooking the valley of the River Tavy. The building is terraced into the hillslope and is composed of stone and earth walls surrounding a circular internal area. The interior of the hut measures 8 metres in diameter and is surrounded by a 2 metres wide wall standing up to 1 metre high. The doorway faces south, is lined on both sides by upright stones and the entrance passage is paved with slabs.
Sources / Further Reading
SDV219155 | Monograph: 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. |
|
| |
SDV236695 | Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card: Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division. 1950. SX58SE5. Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card. Card Index. SX58SE5. |
SDV277946 | Report - Survey: Gerrard, S.. 1990-2002. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Mixed Archive Material + Digital. MPP 130610. |
|
| |
SDV345521 | Cartographic: English Heritage. 2005-2008. Prehistoric Survey Information. English Heritage. Digital. |
|
| |
SDV361462 | Aerial Photograph: Bluesky International Ltd/Getmapping PLC. 2015-2017. 2015-2017 Aerial Photographs. Bluesky International Ltd/Getmapping PLC. Photograph (Digital). [Mapped feature: #139923 ] |
|
| |
SDV365228 | National Heritage List for England: Historic England. 2023. National Heritage List for England. Digital. 1011238. |
|
| |
Associated Monuments
MDV133771 | Part of: Settlement to the north-east of Ger Tor, Peter Tavy (Monument) |
MDV50959 | Related to: Hut Circle '1' within settlement north-east of Ger Tor, Peter Tavy (Monument) |
MDV50969 | Related to: Hut Circle '10' within settlement north-east of Ger Tor, Peter Tavy (Monument) |
MDV50960 | Related to: Hut Circle '2' within settlement north-east of Ger Tor, Peter Tavy (Monument) |
MDV50961 | Related to: Hut Circle '3' within settlement north-east of Ger Tor, Peter Tavy (Monument) |
MDV50962 | Related to: Hut Circle '4' within settlement north-east of Ger Tor, Peter Tavy (Monument) |
MDV50963 | Related to: Hut Circle '5' within settlement north-east of Ger Tor, Peter Tavy (Monument) |
MDV50970 | Related to: Hut Circle '7' in settlement north-east of Ger Tor, Peter Tavy (Monument) |
MDV50964 | Related to: Hut Circle '8' within settlement north-east of Ger Tor, Peter Tavy (Monument) |
MDV3563 | Related to: Hut circle settlement 470m north-east of Ger Tor (Monument) |
MDV50971 | Related to: Hut circle within settlement north-east of Ger Tor, Peter Tavy (Monument) |
MDV50965 | Related to: Hut Circle within settlement 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 |
---|
Search results generated by the HBSMR Gateway from exeGesIS SDM Ltd.