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HER Number:MDV48251
Name:Cairn in group 400 metres south-east of Wedlake Farm, Peter Tavy

Summary

Ovoid in shape, cairn measures 3.5 metres by 3 metres by 0.7 metres high. Part of cairnfield 400 metres south-east of Wedlake Farm forming part of the settlement on the north-west slope of Roos Tor.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 540 771
Map Sheet:SX57NW
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishPeter Tavy
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishPETER TAVY

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX57NW/199/5
  • Old SAM Ref: 20386

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • CAIRN (Constructed, Bronze Age - 2200 BC (Between) to 701 BC (Between))

Full description

Gerrard, S., 1990-2002, Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset., MPP 128975 (Report - Survey). SDV277946.

(06/04/1992) Part of a cairnfield 400m south-east of Wedlake Farm forming part of the settlement on the north-west slope of Roos Tor. SX 5407 7711 Ovoid in shape, cairn measures 3.5 metres by 3 metres by 0.7 metres high. Marked on Gerrard's site plan.

Butler, J., 1991, Dartmoor Atlas of Antiquities: Volume Two - The North, 86-87, 240, Map 31, Figure 31.3 (Monograph). SDV219155.

Roos Tor Cairn cemetery with circa 20 cairns of between 3 and 6 metres diameter by 0.3 to 0.5 metres high at SX541772. 'Cairns' shown to the south of 'Roos Tor North-west' settlement.

English Heritage, 2015, National Heritage List for England, 1011379 (National Heritage List for England). SDV357602.

The cairnfield includes seventeen cairns scattered along a slight terrace. Three of the mounds are sub-circular in shape and these range in size from 4 metres to 6 metres in diameter and stand between 0.7 metres and l metre high. Fourteen of the mounds are ovoid in shape, and these range between 3.3 metres to 9.5 metres long, 2 metres to 4.9 metres wide and stand between 0.2 metres and 1metre high. The three sub-circular mounds are probably burial monuments; the remainder most likely represent stone clearance connected with cultivation of the area.

Bluesky International Ltd/Getmapping PLC, 2015-2017, 2015-2017 Aerial Photographs (Aerial Photograph). SDV361462.

Faintly visible on the aerial photography using 1992 plan as a guide.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV219155Monograph: Butler, J.. 1991. Dartmoor Atlas of Antiquities: Volume Two - The North. Dartmoor Atlas of Antiquities: Volume Two - The North. Two. Paperback Volume. 86-87, 240, Map 31, Figure 31.3.
SDV277946Report - Survey: Gerrard, S.. 1990-2002. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Mixed Archive Material + Digital. MPP 128975.
SDV357602National Heritage List for England: English Heritage. 2015. National Heritage List for England. Historic Houses Register. Digital. 1011379.
SDV361462Aerial Photograph: Bluesky International Ltd/Getmapping PLC. 2015-2017. 2015-2017 Aerial Photographs. Bluesky International Ltd/Getmapping PLC. Photograph (Digital). [Mapped feature: #139291 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV48246Part of: Cairnfield 400 metres south-east of Wedlake Farm, Peter Tavy (Monument)
MDV48252Related to: Cairn in group 400 metres south-east of Wedlake Farm, Peter Tavy (Monument)
MDV48253Related to: Cairn in group 400 metres south-east of Wedlake Farm, Peter Tavy (Monument)
MDV48254Related to: Cairn in group 400 metres south-east of Wedlake Farm, Peter Tavy (Monument)
MDV48255Related to: Cairn in group 400 metres south-east of Wedlake Farm, Peter Tavy (Monument)
MDV48256Related to: Cairn in group 400 metres south-east of Wedlake Farm, Peter Tavy (Monument)
MDV48257Related to: Cairn in group 400 metres south-east of Wedlake Farm, Peter Tavy (Monument)
MDV48258Related to: Cairn in group 400 metres south-east of Wedlake Farm, Peter Tavy (Monument)
MDV48248Related to: Cairn in group 400 metres south-east of Wedlake Farm, Peter Tavy (Monument)
MDV48249Related to: Cairn in group 400 metres south-east of Wedlake Farm, Peter Tavy (Monument)
MDV48250Related to: Cairn in group 400 metres south-east of Wedlake Farm, Peter Tavy (Monument)
MDV48247Related to: Cairn in group 400 metres south-east of Wedlake Farm. Peter Tavy (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Oct 4 2022 1:13PM