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HER Number:MDV130728
Name:Cairn west of Burrator Reservoir

Summary

Post medieval cairn situated on a west-facing ridge overlooking Burrator Reservoir. The mound measures 10m in diameter it stands up to 1m high and is situated in a post-Medieval field. It lies within an area extensively mined for time and tin earthworks survive nearby.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 571 692
Map Sheet:SX56NE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishWalkhampton
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishWALKHAMPTON

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • National Monuments Record: SX56NE385
  • National Record of the Historic Environment: 1463398

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • CAIRN (Constructed, Post Medieval to Early 20th Century - 1540 AD to 1901 AD (Between))

Full description

Fletcher, M. J., 2007-2008, Walkhampton Premier Archaeological Landscape; Field Investigation Project (Report - Survey). SDV359195.

(11/01/2008) A round cairn situated on a west-facing ridge overlooking Burrator Reservoir. The mound measures 10m in diameter it stands up to 1m high and is situated in a post-Medieval field. It lies within an area extensively mined for time and tin earthworks survive nearby.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV359195Report - Survey: Fletcher, M. J.. 2007-2008. Walkhampton Premier Archaeological Landscape; Field Investigation Project. English Heritage. Unknown. [Mapped feature: #130304 ]

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV8351 - Walkhampton Premier Archaeological Landscape; Field Investigation Project

Date Last Edited:May 11 2021 2:17PM