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HER Number:MDV66107
Name:Hut circle within extensive settlement west of Longaford and Littaford Tors, Dartmoor Forest

Summary

Hut circle within extensive settlement on the western slopes of Longaford and Littaford Tors

Location

Grid Reference:SX 613 770
Map Sheet:SX67NW
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishDartmoor Forest
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishLYDFORD

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • National Archaeological Record: SX67NW81
  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX67NW/63/64
  • Old SAM Ref: 34551

Monument Type(s) and Dates

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

Full description

Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division, 1978, SX67NW81, SX67NW81 (Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card). SDV249650.

Pattison, P., 1989, Cherrybrook and Longaford Survey, Plan (Report - Survey). SDV337021.

Gerrard, S., 1990-2002, Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset., MPP 157026 (Report - Survey). SDV277946.

Visited in 2002. Stone hut circle 255 metres west of Longaford Tor, forming part of a prehistoric settlement on the western slopes of Longaford and Littaford Tors.

Butler, J., 1991, Dartmoor Atlas of Antiquities: Volume Two - The North, 60-61, Map 29, Figure 29.1 (Monograph). SDV219155.

Hut circle at 'Littaford Tors West' settlement.

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

Hut circle shown on survey.

Historic England, 2022, National Heritage List for England, 1020876 (National Heritage List for England). SDV364675.

One of 101 hut circles 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. 60-61, Map 29, Figure 29.1.
SDV249650Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card: Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division. 1978. SX67NW81. Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card. Card Index. SX67NW81.
SDV277946Report - Survey: Gerrard, S.. 1990-2002. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Mixed Archive Material + Digital. MPP 157026.
SDV337021Report - Survey: Pattison, P.. 1989. Cherrybrook and Longaford Survey. Unknown. Plan.
SDV345521Cartographic: English Heritage. 2005-2008. Prehistoric Survey Information. English Heritage. Digital. [Mapped feature: #138196 ]
SDV364675National Heritage List for England: Historic England. 2022. National Heritage List for England. Digital. 1020876.

Associated Monuments

MDV5933Part of: Field system and hut settlements on south-west slopes of Longaford and Littaford Tors, Dartmoor Forest (Monument)
MDV66101Related to: Hut circle within extensive settlement west of Longaford and Littaford Tors, Dartmoor Forest (Monument)
MDV66106Related to: Hut circle within extensive settlement west of Longaford and Littaford Tors, Dartmoor Forest (Monument)
MDV66109Related to: Hut circle within extensive settlement west of Longaford and Littaford Tors, Dartmoor Forest (Monument)
MDV66108Related to: Pillow mound within rabbit warren to the west of Longaford and Littaford Tors, Dartmoor Forest (Monument)
MDV66110Related to: Pillow mound within rabbit warren to the west of Longaford and Littaford Tors, Dartmoor Forest (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV8644 - Cherrybrook and Longford Newtake, Duchy Farms Survey
  • EDV8409 - Dartmoor Royal Forest Project

Date Last Edited:Aug 6 2022 2:14PM