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HER Number:MDV35820
Name:Cairn on Crownhill Down, Sparkwell

Summary

Cairn on Crownhill Down of 5.0 metres diameter by 0.5 metres high with a hollow centre. Visible as low rise and by change in vegetation, which is grassier above it.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 573 600
Map Sheet:SX56SE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishSparkwell
DistrictSouth Hams
Ecclesiastical ParishPLYMPTON ST.MARY

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX56SE/393

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • BARROW (Constructed, Early Neolithic to Late Bronze Age - 4000 BC (Between) to 701 BC (Between))

Full description

Griffith, F. M., 1989, Crownhill Down barrow (Site Visit). SDV145949.

Visited on 14th April 1989. Small low (0.5 metres high) barrow 16 metres to the west of MDV2554. Diameter 5 metres; hollow centre. Visible as low rise and by change in vegetation, which is grassier above it.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV145949Site Visit: Griffith, F. M.. 1989. Crownhill Down barrow. [Mapped feature: #135068 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV28078Related to: Eastern of two mounds on Crownhill Down, Sparkwell (Monument)
MDV2554Related to: Prehistoric Cairn on Crownhill Down, Sparkwell (Monument)
MDV132248Related to: Western of two mounds on Crownhill Down, Sparkwell (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Jan 17 2022 11:24AM