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HER Number:MDV52326
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 simple plan and rubble bank walling type. Interior measures 4m in diameter and is defined by a 2.4m wide wall standing up to 0.8m high. Doorway survives as a partly blocked gap in the surrounding wall and faces south. Attached to a boundary wall forming part of an irregular aggregate field system.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 577 702
Map Sheet:SX57SE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishWalkhampton
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishWALKHAMPTON

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX57SE/103/7
  • 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 133170, 03/05/1993 (Report - Survey). SDV277946.

(SX 5772 7029) Hut circle within a large settlement. Terraced into the hillslope and of the simple plan and rubble bank walling type. Interior measures 4m in diameter and is defined by a 2.4m wide wall standing up to 0.8m high. Doorway survives as a partly blocked gap in the surrounding wall and faces south. Attached to a boundary wall forming part of an irregular aggregate field system.

Various, 2018-2019, PALs Condition Recording forms, WLK-122 (Worksheet). SDV362781.

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

Various, 2018-2019, PALs Condition Recording forms, WLK-122 (Worksheet). SDV362781.

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

Various, 2018-2019, PALs Condition Recording photographs, WLK-122 (Photograph). SDV363073.

Photo looking 080° showing grass/moss and bracken cover.

Various, 2018-2019, PALs Condition Recording photographs, WLK-122 (Photograph). SDV363073.

Photo 1: View looking 220° showing grass/moss and bracken cover with a few reed outcrops. Photo 2: View looking 320° showing grass/moss and bracken cover with a few reed outcrops.

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 133170, 03/05/1993. [Mapped feature: #123261 Based om Gerrard's site plan of the settlement, ]
SDV362781Worksheet: Various. 2018-2019. PALs Condition Recording forms. PALs Condition Assessment Project Forms. Digital. WLK-122.
SDV363073Photograph: Various. 2018-2019. PALs Condition Recording photographs. PALs Condition Assessment Project Forms. Digital. WLK-122.

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 11:11AM