Prehistoric Settlement – Chagford Common
N 50° 39.997 W 003° 53.331
30U E 437184 N 5613129
Prehistoric Settlement on Dartmoor
Waymark Code: WM1BVP
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 03/28/2007
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These remains can clearly be seen over a large area on Chagford Common.
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.
Ordnance Survey map reference (10 figure) if within DNP – If outside the Park, add N/A: Not listed
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