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HER Number:MDV60277
Name:Hut in settlement north-east of Steeperton Tor, Dartmoor Forest

Summary

Hut circle of 3.5 metres with walls 1.1 metres wide by 0.4 metres high forming part of the partially enclosed settlement on the north-east slope of Steeperton Tor. This hut is built against a boundary wall

Location

Grid Reference:SX 621 891
Map Sheet:SX68NW
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishDartmoor Forest
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishLYDFORD

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX68NW/22/1
  • Old SAM Ref: 28722
  • SHINE Candidate (Yes)

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 149229 (Report - Survey). SDV277946.

(15/06/1998) SX 6213 8907 Stone hut circle forming part of the partially enclosed settlement on the north-east slope of Steeperton Tor. Diameter 3.5m. Rubble wall 1.1m wide, 0.4m high. Enclosure wall butts this hut.

Butler, J., 1991, Dartmoor Atlas of Antiquities: Volume Two - The North, 211, Map 41, Site '2' (Monograph). SDV219155.

Hut circle within 'Steeperton Tor settlement'.

Historic England, 2023, National Heritage List for England, 1016639 (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. 211, Map 41, 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 149229. [Mapped features: #38503 Not shown on later survey; depicted here on Gerrard's plan of settlement, ]
SDV365228National Heritage List for England: Historic England. 2023. National Heritage List for England. Digital. 1016639.

Associated Monuments

MDV134348Part of: Hut circle settlement on north-east slope of Steeperton Tor, Dartmoor Forest (Monument)
MDV4388Related to: Boundaries of settlement on north-east slope of Steeperton Tor, Dartmoor Forest (Monument)
MDV34256Related to: Hut in settlement north-east of Steeperton Tor, Dartmoor Forest (Monument)
MDV60282Related to: Hut in settlement north-east of Steeperton Tor, Dartmoor Forest (Monument)
MDV60283Related to: Hut in settlement north-east of Steeperton Tor, Dartmoor Forest (Monument)
MDV60278Related to: Hut in settlement north-east of Steeperton Tor, Dartmoor Forest (Monument)
MDV60279Related to: Hut in settlement north-east of Steeperton Tor, Dartmoor Forest (Monument)
MDV60280Related to: Hut in settlement north-east of Steeperton Tor, Dartmoor Forest (Monument)
MDV60281Related to: Hut in settlement north-east of Steeperton Tor, Dartmoor Forest (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV8409 - Dartmoor Royal Forest Project
  • EDV8679 - Okehampton Range: Management Survey
  • EDV8291 - Okehampton Range: Monument Baseline Condition Survey
  • EDV8695 - Survey of Okehampton North Dartmoor Military Range

Date Last Edited:Oct 5 2023 3:44PM