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| HER Number: | MDV48301 |
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| Name: | Kerbed boulder within enclosure 300 metres west-north-west of White Tor summit |
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Summary
Kerbed boulder within enclosure to the north-west of White Tor of 4 metres diameter by 0.4 metres high surrounded by 9 smaller upright stones. Date and function unknown, but two others identified in Cornwall are associated with areas of Bronze Age settlement.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 539 787 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX57NW |
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| Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
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| Civil Parish | Peter Tavy |
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| District | West Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | PETER TAVY |
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Protected Status
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX57NW/32/10
- Old SAM Ref: 22211
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- STRUCTURE (Constructed, Bronze Age - 2200 BC (Between) to 701 BC (Between))
Full description
Ordnance Survey, 1904 - 1906, Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map (Cartographic). SDV325644.
Possible feature shown on early 20th century map.
Gerrard, S., 1990-2002, Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset., MPP (Report - Survey). SDV277946.
Visited on 8th April 1992. At SX53987871 a kered boulder within enclosure of 4 metres diameter by height 0.4 metres. Large granite boulder surrounded by 9 smaller upright stones. Boulder partly damaged by splitting. Date and function unknown, but 2 others identified in Cornwall are associated with areas of bronze age settlement. This is the only known example in Devon. Erosion around boulder on west side.
Historic England, 2022, National Heritage List for England, 1011461 (National Heritage List for England). SDV364675.
The kerbed boulder lies in the eastern part of the enclosure and includes a large granite earthfast rock surrounded by nine smaller upright stones. This feature measures 4 metres in diameter and stands up to 0.4 metres high. The date and function of these structures is not currently known, but others identified in Cornwall are associated with areas of Bronze Age settlement.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV277946 | Report - Survey: Gerrard, S.. 1990-2002. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Mixed Archive Material + Digital. MPP. [Mapped feature: #29701 ] |
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| SDV325644 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1904 - 1906. Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital). |
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| SDV364675 | National Heritage List for England: Historic England. 2022. National Heritage List for England. Digital. 1011461. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV4141 | Related to: Enclosed hut circle settlement to the north-west of White Tor Camp, Peter Tavy (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Dec 12 2022 12:17PM |
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