Hut Circle, Wigford Down, South Dartmoor, Devon UK
N 50° 28.051 W 004° 03.206
30U E 425238 N 5591143
Quick Description: A hut circle on South Dartmoor.
Location: South West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 11/2/2009 9:54:43 AM
Waymark Code: WM7JWJ
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Long Description:
This hut circle is situated on Wigford Down and is one of many in
the area.
Prehistoric round houses also are known as hut circles. They are
made of upright granite slabs or of ‘drystone’ walling, with a gap
for the entrance. They can be up to 1m high and 3-10m in diameter.
They had a conical roof of wood and turf or thatch. These houses
were very often isolated but usually found in groups over a
hillside.
Type: Stone Circle
Number: 20.00
Size:
The circle is about 10 paces across.
Source:
Dartmoor Granite
Purpose:
Living quarters.
Parking: Not Listed
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