MSO7384 - Prehistoric hut circle on Honeycombe Hill (Monument)

Summary

A possible prehistoric hut circle measures 4.3 metres in diameter, with traces of an entrance.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

Full Description

At SS 8564 4219 a possible hut site occurs in a small patch of pasture otherwise surrounded by heather. It is on level ground and consists of a circular bank, 1.3 metres wide and 0.2 metres high, with an overall diameter of 4.3 metres. There are traces of a 1 metre gap in the southeast. The whole is grass covered and the banks seems to be of earth but the impression is that of a small, possibly prehistoric hut. It is uncertain whether there is any connection between this and the clearance mound 75 metres to the east (MSO7376). [1,2] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [3]

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1>XY Unpublished document: Quinnell, N.V.. Field Investigators Comments. RCHME Field Investigation, F1, 21 April 1987. [Mapped feature: #47890 ]
  • <2> Collection: Pattison, P., Quinnell, N.V., Fletcher, M. and Sainsbury, I.. 1987-1988. RCHME: Exmoor Pilot Survey, SS 84 SE, Somerset.
  • <3> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 36190, Extant 16 March 2022.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO10014
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 84 SE90
  • National Park
  • National Trust HER Record
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 36190
  • Somerset SMR PRN: 13196

Map

Location

Grid reference SS 8564 4219 (point)
Map sheet SS84SE
Civil Parish LUCCOMBE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Mar 16 2022 10:13AM

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