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HER Number:MDV69238
Name:Hut Circle on Beacon Hill, Lundy

Summary

Remains of a hut circle on Beacon Hill. Part of the prehistoric settlement surviving in the area.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 131 442
Map Sheet:SS14SW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishLundy
DistrictTorridge
Ecclesiastical ParishLUNDY

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • National Trust SMR: 108513
  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SS14SW/17/5
  • Old SAM Ref: 30351

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • HUT CIRCLE (Iron Age - 700 BC to 42 AD (Between))

Full description

Department for Culture, Media and Sport, 1998, Chapel Remains, Cemetery and Prehistoric Settlement on Beacon Hill, Lundy (Schedule Document). SDV341344.


National Trust, 1998, The National Trust Sites and Monuments Record. Compressed Site Reports. Lundy. SMR Sites Nos 108501-108650, 108513 (Report - non-specific). SDV344745.

A hut circle with some stones still visible in the bank, although mostly grassed over. The bank is low and the interior is depressed, with a centre stone giving it the appearance of being raised. There is an entrance to the south-east. Width of bank 0.9-1.0 metres. Diameter 4.1 metres. Part of the prehistoric settlement surviving in the area.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV341344Schedule Document: Department for Culture, Media and Sport. 1998. Chapel Remains, Cemetery and Prehistoric Settlement on Beacon Hill, Lundy. The Schedule of Monuments. Letter.
SDV344745Report - non-specific: National Trust. 1998. The National Trust Sites and Monuments Record. Compressed Site Reports. Lundy. SMR Sites Nos 108501-108650. The National Trust Sites and Monuments Record. A4 Stapled + Digital. 108513. [Mapped feature: #45074 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV34Part of: Beacon Hill Prehistoric Settlement, Lundy (Monument)
MDV14273Part of: Prehistoric Field System on Beacon Hill, Lundy (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Sep 29 2010 2:43PM