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HER Number:MDV60285
Name:Hut in settlement north-east of Steeperton Tor, Dartmoor Forest

Summary

Hut circle of 5.2 metres diameter with walls 1.4 metres wide by 0.6 metres high forming part of the partially enclosed settlement on the north-east slope of Steeperton Tor. Hut butted by enclosure wall

Location

Grid Reference:SX 621 890
Map Sheet:SX68NW
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishDartmoor Forest
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishLYDFORD

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX68NW/22/9
  • 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 149237 (Report - Survey). SDV277946.

(15/06/1998) SX 6213 8903 Stone hut circle forming part of the partially enclosed settlement on the north-east slope of Steeperton Tor. Diameter measures 5.2m. Single orthostat and earthwork wall 1.4m wide, 0.6m high. Butted by enclosure wall. Conjoined. Grass, heather and bilberry.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV277946Report - Survey: Gerrard, S.. 1990-2002. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Mixed Archive Material + Digital. MPP 149237. [Mapped feature: #140655 Gerrard depicts this on his plan but it is not recorded in later survey work., ]

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)
MDV60284Related to: Hut in settlement north-east of Steeperton Tor, Dartmoor Forest (Monument)
MDV60284Related to: Hut in settlement north-east of Steeperton Tor, Dartmoor Forest (Monument)
MDV60286Related to: Hut in settlement north-east of Steeperton Tor, Dartmoor Forest (Monument)
MDV60287Related to: Hut in settlement north-east of Steeperton Tor, Dartmoor Forest (Monument)
MDV60288Related to: Hut in settlement north-east of Steeperton Tor, Dartmoor Forest (Monument)
MDV60289Related 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)
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)
MDV60284Related to: Hut in settlement north-east of Steeperton Tor, Dartmoor Forest (Monument)
MDV60284Related 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 6 2023 3:48PM