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HER Number:MDV59347
Name:Enclosure with huts on east side of Kennon Hill, Throwleigh

Summary

Enclosure forming part of a prehistoric settlement on the eastern slopes of Kennon Hill. Remains of enclosure visible on the lidar data; western side of the enclosure unclear. Four associated hut circles.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 650 900
Map Sheet:SX69SE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishThrowleigh
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishSOUTH TAWTON

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX69SW/325
  • Old SAM Ref: 28694

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • ENCLOSURE (Constructed, Early Medieval to Post Medieval - 1066 AD (Between) to 1750 AD (Between))

Full description

Gerrard, S., 1990-2002, Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset., MPP 149008 (Report - Survey). SDV277946.

10/04/1997 (SX 6495 9010) Enclosure forming part of a prehistoric settlement on the eastern slopes of Kennon Hill.

Butler, J., 1991, Dartmoor Atlas of Antiquities: Volume Two - The North, 198-199, Map 39, Site 2 (Monograph). SDV219155.

Southern enclosure at Site'2' to the north-east of Kennon Hill with four associated hut circles.

Environment Agency WMS, 2019, LiDAR DSM data (1m resolution), 2019 (Cartographic). SDV362957.

Partial remains of enclosure visible on the lidar data; roughly matches Butler's depiction. Western side of the enclosure unclear.

Historic England, 2023, National Heritage List for England, 1018916 (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. 198-199, Map 39, Site 2.
SDV277946Report - Survey: Gerrard, S.. 1990-2002. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Mixed Archive Material + Digital. MPP 149008.
SDV362957Cartographic: Environment Agency WMS. 2019. LiDAR DSM data (1m resolution), 2019. Environment Agency LiDAR data. Digital. [Mapped feature: #126882 ]
SDV365228National Heritage List for England: Historic England. 2023. National Heritage List for England. Digital. 1018916.

Associated Monuments

MDV27454Part of: Settlement east of Blackaton Brook to the north-east of Kennon Hill, Throwleigh (Monument)
MDV59344Related to: Enclosure on the eastern slope of Kennon Hill, Throwleigh (Monument)
MDV59321Related to: Hut with enclosure on east side of Kennon Hill (Monument)
MDV59322Related to: Hut with enclosure on east side of Kennon Hill (Monument)
MDV59323Related to: Hut with enclosure on east side of Kennon Hill (Monument)
MDV59324Related to: Hut with enclosure on east side of Kennon Hill (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Jul 24 2023 3:15PM