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HER Number:MDV64228
Name:Hut in field system on Riddon Ridge

Summary

Stone hut circle forming part of a prehistoric settlement situated within an irregular aggregate field system on Riddon Ridge.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 668 764
Map Sheet:SX67NE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishDartmoor Forest
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishLYDFORD

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • National Monuments Record: SX67NE134
  • National Record of the Historic Environment: 913025
  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX67NE/76/10
  • Old SAM Ref: 28733

Monument Type(s) and Dates

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

Full description

Royal Commission for the Historical Monuments of England, 1987-1993, Duchy Farms Project Survey Visit, S. Probert (Report - Survey). SDV350839.

(07/09/1992) SX 66797641 and SX 66827640. Two hut circles within a series of contemporary enclosures (SX 67 NE 136) lie on the upper slopes of the south-eastern flank of Riddon Ridge.
The eastern hut at SX 66827640 is less well preserved and measures 4.2m north to south by 3.4m. A slight stoney rim encircles the interior which has been levelled by terracing 0.3m high on the eastern side. There is no obvious entrance.
Three other huts (SX 67 NE 15, 144 and 153) lie within the same field system.
For detailed 1:2500 plan see RCHME Riddon Ridge survey.

Gerrard, S., 1990-2002, Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset., MPP 152109 (Report - Survey). SDV277946.

(17/03/1999) SX 6680 7634 Stone hut circle forming part of a prehistoric settlement situated within an irregular aggregate field system on Riddon Ridge. Diameter 3.5m. Earthwork wall 1.5m wide, 0.5m high. Grass and gorse.

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 152109.
SDV350839Report - Survey: Royal Commission for the Historical Monuments of England. 1987-1993. Duchy Farms Project Survey Visit. Royal Commission for the Historical Monuments of England Archaeological Survey. Unknown. S. Probert. [Mapped feature: #128577 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV26460Related to: Field system on Riddon Ridge (Monument)
MDV64227Related to: Hut in field system on Riddon Ridge (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV8296 - Dartmeet Premier Archaeological Landscape (PAL) Field Investigation Project
  • EDV8409 - Dartmoor Royal Forest Project
  • EDV8423 - Duchy Farms Project

Date Last Edited:Feb 4 2022 1:59PM