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HER Number:MDV58353
Name:Hut in settlement on the east slope of Stonetor Hill, Gidleigh

Summary

Hut circle of 6.6 metres diameter with walls 2 metres wide by 0.4 metres high forming part of a hut settlement on the east slope of Stonetor Hill. A circular platform cut into the side of the hill with bank around the lower edge.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 649 856
Map Sheet:SX68NW
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishGidleigh
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishGIDLEIGH

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • National Monuments Record: SX68NE121
  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX68NW/115/1
  • Old SAM Ref: 28663(P)
  • 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 144056 (Report - Survey). SDV277946.

09/04/1998 (SX 6498 8563) Hut circle forming part of a hut settlement on the east slope of Stonetor Hill. Diameter 6.6m. Earthwork wall width 2m, height 0.4m. Internal area 34.19m. A circular platform cut into the side of the hill with bank around the lower edge.

Butler, J., 1991, Dartmoor Atlas of Antiquities: Volume Two - The North, 186-187, Map 37, Figure 37.3 (Monograph). SDV219155.

Hut circle in the centre of an enclosure at 'Stonetor Hill North settlement'.

Probert, S. A. J., 1991, Field investigation (Report - Survey). SDV219800.

See MDV29126 for detail.

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

Hut circle shown on survey.

Bluesky International Ltd/Getmapping PLC, 2015-2017, 2015-2017 Aerial Photographs (Aerial Photograph). SDV361462.

Visible on the aerial photography.

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. 186-187, Map 37, Figure 37.3.
SDV219800Report - Survey: Probert, S. A. J.. 1991. Field investigation. Royal Commission for the Historical Monuments of England Archaeological Survey. Unknown.
SDV277946Report - Survey: Gerrard, S.. 1990-2002. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Mixed Archive Material + Digital. MPP 144056.
SDV345521Cartographic: English Heritage. 2005-2008. Prehistoric Survey Information. English Heritage. Digital.
SDV361462Aerial Photograph: Bluesky International Ltd/Getmapping PLC. 2015-2017. 2015-2017 Aerial Photographs. Bluesky International Ltd/Getmapping PLC. Photograph (Digital). [Mapped feature: #124253 ]
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)
MDV58351Related 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)
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)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV8409 - Dartmoor Royal Forest Project

Date Last Edited:Jun 8 2023 3:07PM