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HER Number:MDV55006
Name:Hut circle south of small settlement north of Merrivale Bridge, Dartmoor Forest

Summary

Hut circle of 5.6 metres diameter to the south-east of the circular enclosed settlement to the north of Merrivale Bridge

Location

Grid Reference:SX 554 754
Map Sheet:SX57NE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishDartmoor Forest
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishWALKHAMPTON

Protected Status

  • SHINE: Earthwork remains of a sub circular bronze age enclosure with at least two internal hut circles and an additional hut to the south-east, north of Merrivale Bridge

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX57NE/144/1
  • Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division: SX57NE45
  • SHINE Candidate (Yes)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • HUT CIRCLE (Constructed, Bronze Age - 2200 BC (Between) to 701 BC (Between))

Full description

Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division, 1979, SX57NE45, SX57NE45 (Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card). SDV250193.

Visited on 3rd December 1979. Hut circle of 5.6 metres diameter situated 40 metres to the south of the enclosure to the north of Merrivale Bridge.

Ordnance Survey, 2022, Mastermap 2022 (Cartographic). SDV364674.

Hut circle shown on modern mapping.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV250193Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card: Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division. 1979. SX57NE45. Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card. Card Index. SX57NE45.
SDV364674Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2022. Mastermap 2022. Ordnance Survey Digital Mapping. Digital. [Mapped feature: #95032 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV55005Related to: Enclosed hut circle settlement north of Merrivale Bridge, Dartmoor Forest (Monument)
MDV133294Related to: Hut circle within settlement north of Merrivale Bridge, Dartmoor Forest (Monument)
MDV133295Related to: Hut circle within settlement north of Merrivale Bridge, Dartmoor Forest (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Aug 31 2022 9:29AM

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