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HER Number:MDV66343
Name:Hut circle within enclosure south-east of Laughter Hole Farm, Dartmoor Forest

Summary

Stone hut circle within a prehistoric settlement 680 metres south-east of Laughter Hole Farm. Measures 3.0 metres by 2.5 metres with an earthwork wall 1.5 metres wide, 0.6 metres high. North-east facing gap may represent a doorway. Butted to enclosure wall.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 660 752
Map Sheet:SX67NE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishDartmoor Forest
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishLYDFORD

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • National Monuments Record: SX67NE27
  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX67NE/51/1
  • Old SAM Ref: 34461

Monument Type(s) and Dates

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

Full description

Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division, 1950/1979, SX67NE27, SX67NE27 (Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card). SDV230121.

Gerrard, S., 1990-2002, Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset., MPP 157108 (Report - Survey). SDV277946.

Visited on 9th may 2002. Stone hut circle within a prehistoric settlement 680 metres south-east of Laughter Hole Farm.

Butler, J., 1991, Dartmoor Atlas of Antiquities: Volume Two - The North, 55, Map 28, Figure 28.1 (Monograph). SDV219155.

Hut circle of circa 3.0 metres diameter lies midway along the uphill edge of the enclosure at 'Laughter Hole'.

Historic England, 2022, National Heritage List for England, 1021049 (National Heritage List for England). SDV364675.

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. 55, Map 28, Figure 28.1. [Mapped feature: #138091 ]
SDV230121Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card: Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division. 1950/1979. SX67NE27. Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card. Card Index. SX67NE27.
SDV277946Report - Survey: Gerrard, S.. 1990-2002. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Mixed Archive Material + Digital. MPP 157108.
SDV364675National Heritage List for England: Historic England. 2022. National Heritage List for England. Digital. 1021049.

Associated Monuments

MDV6032Part of: Enclosure to the south of Laughter Hole Farm, Dartmoor Forest (Monument)
MDV66344Related to: Hut circle within enclosure south-east of Laughter Hole Farm, Darmoor Forest (Monument)
MDV66352Related to: Wall within enclosure south-east of Laughter Hole Farm, Dartmoor Forest (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV8634 - Brimpts Farm, Duchy Farms Survey
  • EDV8409 - Dartmoor Royal Forest Project

Date Last Edited:Jul 16 2022 10:49AM

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