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HER Number:MDV133690
Name:Possible cup marked stone south-west of Down Tor Stone Row

Summary

A flattish boulder recorded in 2012 a short distance west of the Down Tor stone row. The upper surface of this boulder is pitted over an area of at least 1m by 1m with numerous possible cupmarks.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 585 692
Map Sheet:SX56NE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishWalkhampton
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishWALKHAMPTON

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • CUP MARKED STONE? (Constructed, Unknown date)

Full description

Greeves, T. A. P., 2012, Cup marked stone west of the Down Tor Stone Row (Photograph). SDV365198.

(02/12/2012) A flattish boulder recorded at SX 58595 69204, a short distance west of the north-south reave which lies west of the Down Tor stone row. The upper surface of this boulder is pitted over an area of at least 1m by 1m with numerous possible cupmarks. It is unlike any other boulder in the near vicinity. Stone photographed.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Dec 5 2022 3:20PM