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HER Number:MDV58286
Name:Hut circle in settlement at the northern tip of Langridge, Gidleigh

Summary

Hut circle of 4.8 metres diameter with walls 1.4 metres wide by 0.75 metres high forming part of a settlement at the northern tip of Langridge

Location

Grid Reference:SX 645 865
Map Sheet:SX68NW
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishGidleigh
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishGIDLEIGH

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • National Monuments Record: SX68NW61
  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX68NW/94/1
  • Old SAM Ref: 28665

Monument Type(s) and Dates

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

Full description

Gerrard, S., 1990-2002, Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset., MPP144099. (Report - Survey). SDV277946.

Visited on 7th April 1997. A hut circle forming part of a hut settlement at the northern tip of Langridge of 4.8 metres diameter with walls 1.4 metres wide by 0.75 metres Door to south-east, 1.15 metres wide, faced on both sides. Grass and rushes.

Butler, J., 1991, Dartmoor Atlas of Antiquities: Volume Two - The North, 189-190, Map 37, Figure 37.5 (Monograph). SDV219155.

Hut circle '1' at 'Shovel Down North-west corner settlement' is approached via a passageway which seems to continue towards the three huts near the centre of the compound.

English Heritage, 2005-2008, Prehistoric Survey Information (Cartographic). SDV345521.

Hut circle shown on survey.

Cartographic Engineering, 2006, Dartmoor 2006 1:1250 Aerial Photography (digital) (Aerial Photograph). SDV345590.

Visible on aerial photograph.

Historic England, 2023, National Heritage List for England, 1017869 (National Heritage List for England). SDV365228.

Within Scheduled area.

National Monuments Record, unknown, SX68NW61, SX68NW61/2 (National Monuments Record Database). SDV249557.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV219155Monograph: Butler, J.. 1991. Dartmoor Atlas of Antiquities: Volume Two - The North. Dartmoor Atlas of Antiquities: Volume Two - The North. Two. Paperback Volume. 189-190, Map 37, Figure 37.5.
SDV249557National Monuments Record Database: National Monuments Record. unknown. SX68NW61. National Monuments Record Database. SX68NW61/2.
SDV277946Report - Survey: Gerrard, S.. 1990-2002. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Mixed Archive Material + Digital. MPP144099..
SDV345521Cartographic: English Heritage. 2005-2008. Prehistoric Survey Information. English Heritage. Digital.
SDV345590Aerial Photograph: Cartographic Engineering. 2006. Dartmoor 2006 1:1250 Aerial Photography (digital). Digital. [Mapped feature: #140765 ]
SDV365228National Heritage List for England: Historic England. 2023. National Heritage List for England. Digital. 1017869.

Associated Monuments

MDV27705Part of: Settlement and field system on the northern tip of Langridge, Gidleigh (Monument)
MDV58287Related to: Hut circle in settlement at the northern tip of Langridge, Gidleigh (Monument)
MDV58288Related to: Hut circle in settlement at the northern tip of Langridge, Gidleigh (Monument)
MDV58289Related to: Hut circle in settlement at the northern tip of Langridge, Gidleigh (Monument)
MDV58290Related to: Hut circle in settlement at the northern tip of Langridge, Gidleigh (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Jun 16 2023 3:02PM