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Summary

Hut measures 3m in diameter. Single orthostat wall 0.8m wide, 0.3m high. Internal area 7.06m. Probable hut denoted by several edge set stones.

Location

Protected Status

• SHINE: Remains of stone-walled Bronze Age settlement including two enclosures and some seven hut circles at Higher Tor, Belstone
• Scheduled Monument 1017987: An enclosed prehistoric settlement 230m east of Higher Tor

Other References/Statuses

• Old DCC SMR Ref: SX69SW/305/2
• Old SAM Ref: 28675
• SHINE Candidate (Yes)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

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

Full description

Gerrard, S., 1990-2002, Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset., MPP 144166 (Report - Survey). SDV277946.

(04/09/1997) Hut circle within enclosed settlement. SX 6147 9168 Diameter 3m. Single orthostat wall 0.8m wide, 0.3m high. Internal area 7.06m. Probable hut denoted by several edge set stones.

Probert, S. A. J. + Newman, P., 2003-2004, Measured survey North Dartmoor Military Range Okehampton Range: Monument Baseline Condition Survey (Report - Survey). SDV350801.

One of seven huts associated with an irregularly shaped prehistoric enclosure located on the slight shelf of an east-facing clitter-covered slope below Higher Tor.
None of the huts are very well preserved, they have either circular or oval interiors on average 3.5m across and the walling is very patchy with boulders, some upright slabs and stones. Some of the interiors are sloping downhill and most of the entrances are difficult to define.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

• EDV8291 - Okehampton Range: Monument Baseline Condition Survey

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