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HER Number:MDV58356
Name:Hut in settlement on the east slope of Stonetor Hill, Gidleigh

Summary

Hut circle of 8.3 metres diameter with walls 1.6 metres wide by 1 metre 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 650 855
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/289/5
  • Old SAM Ref: 28663
  • Pastscape: 889476

Monument Type(s) and Dates

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

Full description

Gerrard, S., 1990-2002, Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset., MPP 144059 (Report - Survey). SDV277946.

09/04/1998 (SX 6504 8556) Hut circle forming part of a hut settlement on the east slope of Stonetor Hill. Diameter 8.3m. Earthwork wall width 1.6m, height 1m. Internal area 54.07m. 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 37.2 (Monograph). SDV219155.

Hut circle shown at the north end of a long narrow feature 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.

Ordnance Survey, 2023, Mastermap 2023 (Cartographic). SDV365227.

Hut circle shown on modern mapping.

Historic England, 2023, National Heritage List for England (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 37.2.
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 144059.
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: #124250 ]
SDV365227Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2023. Mastermap 2023. Ordnance Survey Digital Mapping. Digital.
SDV365228National Heritage List for England: Historic England. 2023. National Heritage List for England. Digital.

Associated Monuments

MDV29126Part of: Settlement on the east slope of Stonetor Hill. Gidleigh (Monument)
MDV58357Related to: Hut in settlement on the east slope of Stonetor Hill, Gidleigh (Monument)
MDV58351Related 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)
MDV58355Related to: Hut in settlement on the east slope of Stonetor Hill, Gidleigh (Monument)
MDV134099Related to: Platform within settlement on the east slope of Stonetor Hill, Gidleigh (Monument)
MDV29124Related to: Shovel Down reave system (east), Gidleigh (Monument)
MDV29123Related to: Shovel Down reave system (west), Dartmoor Forest (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV8409 - Dartmoor Royal Forest Project

Date Last Edited:Aug 8 2024 2:09PM