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HER Number:MDV60268
Name:Hut circle within enclosure south-east of Arch Tor, Dartmoor Forest

Summary

One of four hut circles in enclosed settlement on the western slopes of Arch Tor

Location

Grid Reference:SX 634 778
Map Sheet:SX67NW
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishDartmoor Forest
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishLYDFORD

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX67NW/309/2
  • Old SAM Ref: 28718

Monument Type(s) and Dates

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

Full description

Pattison, P., 1989, RCHME Archaeological Survey and Evaluation: Powder Mills and Gawler (Report - Evaluation). SDV229819.

Gerrard, S., 1990-2002, Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset., MPP 149216 (Report - Survey). SDV277946.

Stone hut circle forming part of the partially enclosed settlement on the western slopes of Arch Tor.

Butler, J., 1991, Dartmoor Atlas of Antiquities: Volume Two - The North, 43, Map 27 (Monograph). SDV219155.

Hut circle within enclosure south-east of Arch Tor.

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

Hut circle shown on survey.

Historic England, 2022, National Heritage List for England, 1016635 (National Heritage List for England). SDV364675.

A series of four enclosures associated with at least 13 stone hut circles. The enclosure walls are of rubble bank construction standing up to 0.4 metres high.

National Monuments Record, Unknown, SX67NW173, SX67NW173 (National Monuments Record Database). SDV240830.

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. 43, Map 27.
SDV229819Report - Evaluation: Pattison, P.. 1989. RCHME Archaeological Survey and Evaluation: Powder Mills and Gawler. RCHME Report.
SDV240830National Monuments Record Database: National Monuments Record. Unknown. SX67NW173. SX67NW173.
SDV277946Report - Survey: Gerrard, S.. 1990-2002. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Mixed Archive Material + Digital. MPP 149216.
SDV345521Cartographic: English Heritage. 2005-2008. Prehistoric Survey Information. English Heritage. Digital. [Mapped feature: #137948 ]
SDV364675National Heritage List for England: Historic England. 2022. National Heritage List for England. Digital. 1016635.

Associated Monuments

MDV52789Part of: Enclosure south-west of Arch Tor, Dartmoor Forest (Monument)
MDV60267Related to: Hut circle within enclosure south-east of Arch Tor, Dartmoor Forest (Monument)
MDV132981Related to: Hut circle within enclosure south-east of Arch Tor, Dartmoor Forest (Monument)
MDV60269Related to: Hut circle within enclosure south-east of Arch Tor, Dartmoor Forest (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV8645 - Powder Mills and Gawler Newtake, Duchy Farms Survey
  • EDV8409 - Dartmoor Royal Forest Project

Date Last Edited:Jun 25 2022 11:45AM