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| HER Number: | MDV54362 |
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| Name: | Hut circle in settlement north-east of Moorlands, Dartmoor Forest |
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Summary
Possible hut circle within settlement site to the north-east of Moorlands Farm. This site is on the local list of Nationally Important Dartmoor sites.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 629 736 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX67SW |
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| Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
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| Civil Parish | Dartmoor Forest |
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| District | West Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | LYDFORD |
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Protected Status
- SHINE: Earthworks and walls of a Bronze Age hut circle settlement and field system in bend of West Dart River to north-east of Moorlands Farm
Other References/Statuses
- National Monuments Record: SX67SW2
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX67SW/2/3
- Pastscape: 443238
- SHINE Candidate (Yes)
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- HUT CIRCLE (Constructed, Early Bronze Age to Late Iron Age - 2200 BC to 42 AD (Between))
Full description
Fletcher, M. J., 1988, Royal Commission for the Historical Monuments of England (Report - Survey). SDV214888.
A probable hut circle approximately 6.0 meters across is levelled into the north-west facing slope. A stony scarp, part of a field boundary, delimits the uphill side and a vague 0.3 meter high scarp marks the lower side. There is no trace of walling or the position of an entrance.
Butler, J., 1993, Dartmoor Atlas of Antiquities: Volume Four - The South-East, 216, Map 63, Figure 63.3 (Monograph). SDV337765.
Not shown.
Gerrard, S., 2004, List of Sites Remaining to be Considered for Designation on Dartmoor (Un-published). SDV345444.
This site was considered for designation as a Scheduled Ancient Monument during the Monument Protection Programme. The programme ended before the entire list of sites was successfully scheduled so this is included on a local list of Nationally Important Sites.
English Heritage, 2005-2008, Prehistoric Survey Information (Cartographic). SDV345521.
A hut circle shown on survey to the north-west.
Cartographic Engineering, 2006, Dartmoor 2006 1:1250 Aerial Photography (digital) (Aerial Photograph). SDV345590.
Faintly visible on aerial photograph.
National Monuments Record, 2020, Pastscape, 443238, SX67SW2 (Website). SDV363416.
Hut circle 3 at SX 62967366. A probable hut stance approximately 6.0 metres diameter.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV214888 | Report - Survey: Fletcher, M. J.. 1988. Royal Commission for the Historical Monuments of England. Royal Commission for the Historical Monuments of England Field/Recording In. Unknown. |
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| SDV337765 | Monograph: Butler, J.. 1993. Dartmoor Atlas of Antiquities: Volume Four - The South-East. Dartmoor Atlas of Antiquities: Volume Four - The South-East. Four. Paperback Volume. 216, Map 63, Figure 63.3. |
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| SDV345444 | Un-published: Gerrard, S.. 2004. List of Sites Remaining to be Considered for Designation on Dartmoor. Digital. |
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| SDV345521 | Cartographic: English Heritage. 2005-2008. Prehistoric Survey Information. English Heritage. Digital. |
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| SDV345590 | Aerial Photograph: Cartographic Engineering. 2006. Dartmoor 2006 1:1250 Aerial Photography (digital). Digital. [Mapped feature: #128465 ] |
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| SDV363416 | Website: National Monuments Record. 2020. Pastscape. https://www.pastscape.org.uk/. Website. 443238, SX67SW2. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV6215 | Part of: Partially enclosed settlement north-east of Moorlands Farm, Dartmoor Forest (Monument) |
| MDV54363 | Related to: Hut circle in settlement north-east of Moorlands, Dartmoor Forest (Monument) |
| MDV78741 | Related to: Hut circle in settlement north-east of Moorlands, Dartmoor Forest (Monument) |
| MDV54361 | Related to: Hut circle in settlement north-east of Moorlands, Dartmoor Forest (Monument) |
| MDV54364 | Related to: Hut circle in settlement to the north-east of Moorlands, Dartmoor Forest (Monument) |
| MDV54365 | Related to: Possible building in settlement north-east of Moorlands Farm (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Jan 21 2021 12:24PM |
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