Prehistoric Settlement – Trowlesworthy
N 50° 27.736 W 004° 00.566
30U E 428353 N 5590516
Prehistoric Settlement on Dartmoor
Waymark Code: WM19P4
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 03/07/2007
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The remains can clearly be seen, this settlement consisting of several round houses within a wall.
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. There are many of these settlements in this area.
Ordnance Survey map reference (10 figure) if within DNP – If outside the Park, add N/A: Not listed
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