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HER Number: | MDV125531 |
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Name: | Hut circle in settlement on the south-east slope of Leeden Tor |
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Summary
Recorded in 1992 during MPP visit (not previously recorded). Noted in 2019 survey as a very unclear and tenuous feature. Built into the curve of an enclosure bank. Single stones rather than an obvious wall mark the possible circle. Internal diameter measures 4.0 metres. Feature is in poor condition with grass, gorse and slight animal tracks.
Location
Grid Reference: | SX 565 710 |
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Map Sheet: | SX57SE |
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Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
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Civil Parish | Walkhampton |
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District | West Devon |
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Ecclesiastical Parish | WALKHAMPTON |
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Protected Status
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX57SE/7/11
- Old SAM Ref: 22265
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- HUT CIRCLE? (Constructed, Bronze Age - 2200 BC to 701 BC (Between))
Full description
Gerrard, S., 1990-2002, Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset. (Report - Survey). SDV277946.
Visited in 1992. Hut circle shown on 1992 plan of the site but no dimensions appear to have been recorded.
Various, 2018-2020, PALs Condition Recording photographs (Photograph). SDV363073.
One photograph taken of the hut feature looking from south to north.
Ordnance Survey, 2019, MasterMap 2019 (Cartographic). SDV362729.
Depicted on the modern mapping.
Derry, C., 2019, Possible hut circle at SX56511 71080 (Worksheet). SDV363080.
(Visited 29/04/2019) Very unclear and tenuous feature. Built into the curve of an enclosure bank. Single stones rather than an obvious wall mark the possible hut circle. Internal diameter measures 4.0 metres. Feature is in poor condition with grass, gorse and slight animal tracks.
Sources / Further Reading
SDV277946 | Report - Survey: Gerrard, S.. 1990-2002. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Mixed Archive Material + Digital. |
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SDV362729 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2019. MasterMap 2019. Ordnance Survey Digital Mapping. Digital. [Mapped feature: #117014 ] |
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SDV363073 | Photograph: Various. 2018-2020. PALs Condition Recording photographs. PALs Condition Assessment Project Forms. Digital. |
SDV363080 | Worksheet: Derry, C.. 2019. Possible hut circle at SX56511 71080. Worksheet. Digital. |
Associated Monuments
MDV28216 | Related to: Area of quarrying to the east of the settlement on the south-east slope of Leeden Tor, Walkhampton (Monument) |
MDV3727 | Related to: Enclosure within prehistoric settlement at Leeden Tor, Walkhampton (Monument) |
MDV125532 | Related to: Hut circle in settlement on the south-east slope of Leeden Tor (Monument) |
MDV125530 | Related to: Hut circle in settlement on the south-east slope of Leeden Tor (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV8351 - Walkhampton Premier Archaeological Landscape; Field Investigation Project
Date Last Edited: | Mar 28 2021 11:55AM |
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