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HER Number: | MDV55467 |
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Name: | Hut circle north of Hen Tor |
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Summary
Hut circle and short length of rubble bank lying within an historic field. Hut is of the simple plan and single orthostatic walling type, and survives as a 3.8m diameter ring of protruding stones standing up to 0.2m high. The bank leads north-west from the hut, is orientated north-west by south-east, measures 5m by 2m and stands up to 0.3m high. Not noted in 2002 survey although the may be visible on the aerial photography.
Location
Grid Reference: | SX 593 659 |
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Map Sheet: | SX56NE |
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Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
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Civil Parish | Shaugh Prior |
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District | South Hams |
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Ecclesiastical Parish | SHAUGH PRIOR |
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Protected Status
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX56NE/597
- Old SAM Ref: 24230(P)
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., MPP 140456, 05/06/1995 (Report - Survey). SDV277946.
(SX 5937 6593) Hut circle and short length of rubble bank lying within an historic field. Forms part of a complex multi period archaeological landscape on the north-west slope of Hen Tor overlooking the valley of the River Plym. Hut is of the simple plan and single orthostatic walling type, and survives as a 3.8m diameter ring of protruding stones standing up to 0.2m high. The bank leads north-west from the hut, is orientated north-west by south-east, measures 5m by 2m and stands up to 0.3m high.
Bluesky, 2006 - 2007, Bluesky aerial photographs 2006 - 2007 (Aerial Photograph). SDV341189.
Possible hut is visible on the aerial photography; the bank was not confirmed.
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. MPP 140456, 05/06/1995. |
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SDV341189 | Aerial Photograph: Bluesky. 2006 - 2007. Bluesky aerial photographs 2006 - 2007. Bluesky. Photograph (Digital). [Mapped feature: #122167 ] |
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Associated Monuments
MDV55463 | Related to: Enclosure with two huts, Shaugh Prior (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
Date Last Edited: | Oct 8 2019 11:15AM |
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