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HER Number:MDV6785
Name:Hut Circle 'H' in settlement south-east of Sittaford Tor, Dartmoor Forest

Summary

Hut Circle 'H' of 4.0 metres diameter with walls 1.25 metres wide by 0.5 metres high within unenclosed settlement on the west side of Lade Hill Brook to the south-east of Sittaford Tor

Location

Grid Reference:SX 639 825
Map Sheet:SX68SW
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishDartmoor Forest
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishLYDFORD

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX68SW/37/8
  • Old SAM Ref: 28681
  • Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division: SX68SW18

Monument Type(s) and Dates

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

Full description

Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division, 1951, SX68SW18, SX68SW18 (Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card). SDV242901.

Visited on 14th Septeber 1951. Hut Circle 'H' at SX63928256 is one of fourteen hut circles. Double walled type has been robbed of a few stones partly turf covered, large granite block stands by entrance on south-east side. Diameter 4.0 metres, height 0.5 metres, wall width 1.25 metres.

Gerrard, S., 1990-2002, Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset., MPP 144209. (Report - Survey). SDV277946.

Visited on 10th September 1997. At SX63938255. Hut circle forming part of a stone hut circle settlement 575 metres south of the Grey Wethers. Hut of 3.5 metres by 2.5 metres. Internal area 8.75 square metres. Single orthostat and rubble wall 1.4 metres wide, 0.7 metres high. Orientated 98 degrees. A 150 degree facing gap may represent a doorway.

Butler, J., 1991, Dartmoor Atlas of Antiquities: Volume Two - The North, 158, Map 35, Site 9 (Monograph). SDV219155.

Hut circle at 'Lade Hill Brook settlement'.

GeoInformation Group Ltd, 2010, 1:625 2010 Colour aerial photography for Dartmoor (12.5cm resolution) (Aerial Photograph). SDV346026.

Visible on aerial photograph.

Ordnance Survey, 2023, Mastermap 2023 (Cartographic). SDV365227.

Hut circle shown on modern mapping.

Historic England, 2023, National Heritage List for England, 1018708 (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. 158, Map 35, Site 9.
SDV242901Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card: Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division. 1951. SX68SW18. Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card. Card Index. SX68SW18.
SDV277946Report - Survey: Gerrard, S.. 1990-2002. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Mixed Archive Material + Digital. MPP 144209..
SDV346026Aerial Photograph: GeoInformation Group Ltd. 2010. 1:625 2010 Colour aerial photography for Dartmoor (12.5cm resolution). 2010 Aerial Photographs. Digital. [Mapped feature: #140319 ]
SDV365227Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2023. Mastermap 2023. Ordnance Survey Digital Mapping. Digital.
SDV365228National Heritage List for England: Historic England. 2023. National Heritage List for England. Digital. 1018708.

Associated Monuments

MDV6777Part of: Hut circle settlement west of Lade Hill Brook and south-east of Sittaford Tor, Dartmoor Forest (Monument)
MDV6778Related to: Hut Circle 'A' in settlement south-east of Sittaford Tor, Dartmoor Forest (Monument)
MDV6779Related to: Hut Circle 'B' in settlement south-east of Sittaford Tor, Dartmoor Forest (Monument)
MDV6780Related to: Hut Circle 'C' in settlement south-east of Sittaford Tor, Dartmoor Forest (Monument)
MDV6781Related to: Hut Circle 'D' in settlement south-east of Sittaford Tor, Dartmoor Forest (Monument)
MDV6782Related to: Hut Circle 'E' in settlement south-east of Sittaford Tor, Dartmoor Forest (Monument)
MDV6784Related to: Hut Circle 'G' in settlement south-east of Sittaford Tor, Dartmoor Forest (Monument)
MDV6786Related to: Hut Circle 'J' in settlement south-east of Sittaford Tor, Dartmoor Forest (Monument)
MDV6787Related to: Hut Circle 'K' in settlement south-east of Sittaford Tor, Dartmoor Forest (Monument)
MDV6788Related to: Hut Circle 'L' in settlement south-east of Sittaford Tor, Dartmoor Forest (Monument)
MDV6789Related to: Hut Circle 'M' in settlement south-east of Sittaford Tor, Dartmoor Forest (Monument)
MDV6790Related to: Hut Circle 'N' in settlement south-east of Sittaford Tor, Dartmoor Forest (Monument)
MDV59420Related to: Hut circle within settlement west of Lade Hill Brook and south-east of Sittaford Tor, Dartmoor Forest (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV8650 - Great Stannon Newtake, Duchy Farms Survey
  • EDV8409 - Dartmoor Royal Forest Project

Date Last Edited:Mar 11 2023 8:54AM