Hut site in Brideswell Big

Situated on a gentle N-facing slope at the source of a small stream that runs off to the WNW to join the E-W Mine River, c. 800m distant. There is a conjoined circular hut-site adjacent to St Bride's Well (WX006-038001-). A circular mortared hut (int. diam. 2.8m; ext. diam. 4m) survives to a height of 1.2m, with no recognisable entrance. Archaeological excavation (00E0801) uncovered the remains of the second masonry hut of similar dimensions, with the stream leading into and out of this structure which was unroofed. The other chamber was corbelled but collapsed at some point while the unroofed enclosure continued in use. Glass and pottery indicate the building and use of the structures in the 17th or 18th century. (Gregory 2003) Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 10 August, 2012