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| HER Number: | MDV52399 |
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| Name: | Hut in settlement 820 metres west-south-west of Nun's Cross, Walkhampton |
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Summary
Hut circle terraced into hillslope and of the simple plan and rubble bank walling type. Interior measures 2.5 metres in diameter and is defined by a 1.4 metre wide wall standing up to 0.4 metres high. Attached to a length of enclosure boundary wall.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 596 697 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX56NE |
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| Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
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| Civil Parish | Walkhampton |
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| District | West Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | WALKHAMPTON |
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Protected Status
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX56NE/123/10
- Old SAM Ref: 24123
- SHINE Candidate (Yes)
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- HUT CIRCLE (Constructed, Bronze Age - 2200 BC (Between) to 701 BC (Between))
Full description
Gerrard, S., 1990-2002, Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset., MPP 133253, 19/5/1993 (Report - Survey). SDV277946.
(SX59696979) Hut circle terraced into hillslope and of the simple plan and rubble bank walling type. Interior measures 2.5 metres in diameter and is defined by a 1.4 metre wide wall standing up to 0.4 metres high. Attached to a length of enclosure boundary wall.
Newman, P., 2006, Cramber Tor Training Area Archaeological Field Investigation (Report - Survey). SDV233640.
(01/08/2006) Hut Circle 5: SX 5969 6978 Attached to the south-eastern side of the larger enclosure Wall is a D-shaped Hut Circle, 5 m in diameter with a level interior. It is composed of turf covered stone walls, with few fragments of stone visible, although considerably more so on the section of the enclosure wall. The bank opposite the enclosure wall at its widest point is 1.3 m spread. There is no visible entrance.
Probert, S., 2013, Cramber Tor Survey data (Cartographic). SDV361430.
Depicted on 2013 survey plan.
Various, 2018-2020, PALs Condition Recording forms, WLK-DT19 (Worksheet). SDV362781.
Visited 12/07/2019. Hut covered in grass, whortleberry and heather. In good overall condition. Photo taken
Various, 2018-2020, PALs Condition Recording photographs, WLK-DT19 (Photograph). SDV363073.
Visited 12/07/2019. Photo taken showing the hut looking north east
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV233640 | Report - Survey: Newman, P.. 2006. Cramber Tor Training Area Archaeological Field Investigation. English Heritage. |
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| SDV277946 | Report - Survey: Gerrard, S.. 1990-2002. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Mixed Archive Material + Digital. MPP 133253, 19/5/1993. |
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| SDV361430 | Cartographic: Probert, S.. 2013. Cramber Tor Survey data. GIS ShapeFile. Digital. [Mapped feature: #118098 ] |
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| SDV362781 | Worksheet: Various. 2018-2020. PALs Condition Recording forms. PALs Condition Assessment Project Forms. Digital. WLK-DT19. |
| SDV363073 | Photograph: Various. 2018-2020. PALs Condition Recording photographs. PALs Condition Assessment Project Forms. Digital. WLK-DT19. |
Associated Monuments
| MDV3427 | Part of: Hut circle settlement 820 metres west-south-west of Nun's Cross, Walkhampton (Monument) |
| MDV52393 | Related to: Cairn or hut circle in settlement 820 metres west-south-west of Nun's Cross, Walkhampton (Monument) |
| MDV52394 | Related to: Hut in settlement 820 metres west-south-west of Nun's Cross, Walkhampton (Monument) |
| MDV52395 | Related to: Hut in settlement 820 metres west-south-west of Nun's Cross, Walkhampton (Monument) |
| MDV52396 | Related to: Hut in settlement 820 metres west-south-west of Nun's Cross, Walkhampton (Monument) |
| MDV52397 | Related to: Hut in settlement 820 metres west-south-west of Nun's Cross, Walkhampton (Monument) |
| MDV52398 | Related to: Hut in settlement 820 metres west-south-west of Nun's Cross, Walkhampton (Monument) |
| MDV52390 | Related to: Hut in settlement 820 metres west-south-west of Nun's Cross, Walkhampton (Monument) |
| MDV52391 | Related to: Hut in settlement 820 metres west-south-west of Nun's Cross, Walkhampton (Monument) |
| MDV52392 | Related to: Hut south of settlement 820 metres west-south-west of Nun's Cross, Walkhampton (Monument) |
| MDV52400 | Related to: Hut south of settlement 820 metres west-south-west of Nun's Cross, Walkhampton (Monument) |
| MDV131067 | Related to: Leat running from Drivage Bottom to tinworks on the north side of Down Tor (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV7382 - Condition Survey of the Cramber Tor Training Area
- EDV8351 - Walkhampton Premier Archaeological Landscape; Field Investigation Project
- EDV8711 - Condition Survey of the Cramber Tor Training Area
| Date Last Edited: | Dec 29 2021 10:53AM |
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