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HER Number:MDV52325
Name:Hut circle in settlement within field system east of Raddick Lane

Summary

Hut circle within a large settlement. Terraced into the hillslope and of the conjoined plan and double orthostat walling type. Interior of east room measures 4m in diameter and is defined by a 1.3m wide wall standing up to 0.4m high. The west room measures 6m in diameter, with rubble wall 4m wide and 0.3m high.
This structure is attached by a length of boundary wall forming part of an irregular aggregate field system.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 577 703
Map Sheet:SX57SE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishWalkhampton
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishWALKHAMPTON

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX57SE/103/6
  • Old SAM Ref: 22380

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 133169, 03/05/1993 (Report - Survey). SDV277946.

(SX 5773 7030) Hut circle within a large settlement. Terraced into the hillslope and of the conjoined plan and double orthostat walling type. Interior of east room measures 4m in diameter and is defined by a 1.3m wide wall standing up to 0.4m high. The west room measures 6m in diameter, with rubble wall 4m wide and 0.3m high.
This structure is attached by a length of boundary wall forming part of an irregular aggregate field system.

Various, 2018-2019, PALs Condition Recording forms, WLK-123 (Worksheet). SDV362781.

Visited 15/01/2020. Overall condition moderate. Photo x2 taken.

Various, 2018-2019, PALs Condition Recording photographs, WLK-123 (Photograph). SDV363073.

Photo 1: View looking 280° showing grass/moss and bracken cover. Photo 2: View looking 210° showing grass/moss and bracken cover.

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 133169, 03/05/1993. [Mapped feature: #123259 Based on Gerrard's site plan of the settlement, ]
SDV362781Worksheet: Various. 2018-2019. PALs Condition Recording forms. PALs Condition Assessment Project Forms. Digital. WLK-123.
SDV363073Photograph: Various. 2018-2019. PALs Condition Recording photographs. PALs Condition Assessment Project Forms. Digital. WLK-123.

Associated Monuments

MDV4995Part of: Hut Settlement east of Raddick Lane (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Jan 30 2020 11:22AM