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HER Number:MDV52356
Name:Cache in hut in settlement east of Raddick Lane

Summary

Post-medieval cache situated within a hut circle forming part of a large stone hut circle settlement. Structure includes a small D-shaped drystone wall surrounding an area measuring 2m long by 1.5m wide. The cache is built within the western part of stone hut circle (SX57SE/103/5). Probably constructed primarily for storing tools though it may have been used occasionally as a shelter against inclement weather.

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/103/5/1
  • Old SAM Ref: 22380

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • TINNERS CACHE (Constructed, Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1750 AD (Between))

Full description

Gerrard, S., 1990-2002, Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset., MPP 133201, 03/05/1993 (Report - Survey). SDV277946.

(SX 5775 7033) Post-medieval cache situated within a hut circle forming part of a large stone hut circle settlement. Structure includes a small D-shaped drystone wall surrounding an area measuring 2m long by 1.5m wide. The cache is built within the western part of stone hut circle (SX57SE/103/5). Probably constructed primarily for storing tools though it may have been used occasionally as a shelter against inclement weather.

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 133201, 03/05/1993. [Mapped feature: #32772 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV4995Related to: Hut Settlement east of Raddick Lane (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Dec 3 2019 1:07PM