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HER Number:MDV61441
Name:Hut in settlement 1030m east of The Thirlstone

Summary

Hut circle forming part of a prehistoric settlement 1030m east of the Thirlstone. Diameter measures 3.9m. Internal area 11.93m. Rubble wall 1m wide, 0.25m high. A 110 degree facing gap may represent a doorway. Grass and bilberry.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 639 869
Map Sheet:SX68NW
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishGidleigh
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishGIDLEIGH

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX68NW/87/4
  • Old SAM Ref: 28762

Monument Type(s) and Dates

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

Full description

Gerrard, S., 1990-2002, Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset., MPP 152214 (Report - Survey). SDV277946.

(27/05/1999) Hut circle forming part of a prehistoric settlement 1030m east of the Thirlstone. SX 6390 8689 Diameter measures 3.9m. Internal area 11.93m. Rubble wall 1m wide, 0.25m high. A 110 degree facing gap may represent a doorway. Grass and bilberry.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV277946Report - Survey: Gerrard, S.. 1990-2002. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Mixed Archive Material + Digital. MPP 152214. [Mapped feature: #138128 Plotted from Gerrard's compass survey plan (not visible on AP), ]

Associated Monuments

MDV27699Part of: Hut settlement 1030m east of The Thirlstone, Gidleigh (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV8679 - Okehampton Range: Management Survey
  • EDV8291 - Okehampton Range: Monument Baseline Condition Survey
  • EDV8695 - Survey of Okehampton North Dartmoor Military Range

Date Last Edited:Jul 19 2022 4:42PM

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