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HER Number:MDV58351
Name:Hut in settlement on the east slope of Stonetor Hill, Gidleigh

Summary

Hut circle of 4.5 metres diameter with walls 0.7 metres high forming part of a hut settlement on the east slope of Stonetor Hill. This structure may be a hut or an area where hillwash has broken through the boundary above

Location

Grid Reference:SX 650 856
Map Sheet:SX68NE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishGidleigh
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishGIDLEIGH

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • National Monuments Record: SX68NE121
  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX68NE/289
  • Old SAM Ref: 28663
  • Pastscape: 889476

Monument Type(s) and Dates

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

Full description

Gerrard, S., 1990-2002, Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset., MPP 144054 (Report - Survey). SDV277946.

(09/04/1998) SX 6503 8566 Hut circle forming part of a hut settlement on the east slope of Stonetor Hill. Diameter 4.5m. Height 0.7m. Internal area 15.89m. This structure may be a hut or an area where hillwash has broken through the boundary above. This structure is not shown by the Royal Commission, but is shown by J. Butler.

Butler, J., 1991, Dartmoor Atlas of Antiquities: Volume Two - The North, 186- 287, Map 37, Figure 37.2 (Monograph). SDV219155.

Hut circle at 'Stonetor Hill North settlement' against the western boundary of a rectilinear field.

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

Possibly visible on aerial photograph.

Historic England, 2023, National Heritage List for England, 1017874 (National Heritage List for England). SDV365228.

Within Scheduled area.

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. 186- 287, Map 37, Figure 37.2.
SDV277946Report - Survey: Gerrard, S.. 1990-2002. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Mixed Archive Material + Digital. MPP 144054.
SDV345590Aerial Photograph: Cartographic Engineering. 2006. Dartmoor 2006 1:1250 Aerial Photography (digital). Digital. [Mapped feature: #140760 ]
SDV365228National Heritage List for England: Historic England. 2023. National Heritage List for England. Digital. 1017874.

Associated Monuments

MDV29126Part of: Settlement on the east slope of Stonetor Hill. Gidleigh (Monument)
MDV58355Related to: Hut in settlement on the east slope of Stonetor Hill, Gidleigh (Monument)
MDV58356Related to: Hut in settlement on the east slope of Stonetor Hill, Gidleigh (Monument)
MDV58357Related to: Hut in settlement on the east slope of Stonetor Hill, Gidleigh (Monument)
MDV58352Related to: Hut in settlement on the east slope of Stonetor Hill, Gidleigh (Monument)
MDV58353Related to: Hut in settlement on the east slope of Stonetor Hill, Gidleigh (Monument)
MDV58354Related to: Hut in settlement on the east slope of Stonetor Hill, Gidleigh (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Jun 8 2023 3:07PM