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HER Number: | MDV52493 |
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Name: | Two cairns forming part of a cairnfield on Longstone Hill |
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Summary
The northern mound measures 4.3m in diameter and stands 1m high on the downslope side and 0.3m high on the upslope. The southern mound measures 3.2m in diameter and stands up to 0.5m high. Many of the mounds within the cairnfield are crest sited and are therefore clearly visible from long distances to the east and west. This situation strongly suggests that many of the cairns probably contain burials, although the size and shape of some mounds suggests that some may also be associated with stone clearance connected with cultivation of the area.
Location
Grid Reference: | SX 568 909 |
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Map Sheet: | SX59SE |
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Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
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Civil Parish | Okehampton Hamlets |
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District | West Devon |
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Ecclesiastical Parish | OKEHAMPTON |
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Protected Status
Other References/Statuses
- National Monuments Record: SX59SE41
- National Record of the Historic Environment: 965944
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX59SE/39/11
- Old SAM Ref: 24173(P)
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- CLEARANCE CAIRN (Bronze Age - 2200 BC (Between) to 701 BC (Between))
Full description
Gerrard, S., 1990-2002, Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset., MPP 133374 (Report - Survey). SDV277946.
(09/02/1994) Two cairns at SX 56819098 and SX 56829095, form part of a cairnfield of at least 64 mounds. Both are sub-circular. The northern mound measures 4.3m in diameter, stands 1m high on the downslope side and 0.3m high on the upslope. The southern mound measures 3.2m in diameter and stands up to 0.5m high.
Many of the mounds within the cairnfield are crest sited, strongly suggests that many of the cairns probably contain burials, although the size and shape of some mounds suggests that some may also be associated with stone clearance.
Probert, S. A. J. + Newman, P., 2003-2004, Measured survey North Dartmoor Military Range Okehampton Range: Monument Baseline Condition Survey (Report - Survey). SDV350801.
(27/01/2004) Two possible prehistoric clearance cairns - part of record 1393516. Scheduled.
English Heritage, 2015, National Heritage List for England (National Heritage List for England). SDV357602.
SX56829096 Two cairns were recorded at this location, situated on the ridge south of Longstone Hill, forming part of a cairnfield, including at least 64 mounds, overlooking the valleys of the Redaven Brook and West Okement River. The cairns are of Bronze Age date (Notification 08/09/1994).
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 133374. |
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SDV350801 | Report - Survey: Probert, S. A. J. + Newman, P.. 2003-2004. Measured survey North Dartmoor Military Range Okehampton Range: Monument Baseline Condition Survey. Royal Commission for the Historical Monuments of England Archaeological Survey. 28-2004. Unknown. |
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SDV357602 | National Heritage List for England: English Heritage. 2015. National Heritage List for England. Historic Houses Register. Digital. [Mapped feature: #94313 ] |
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Associated Monuments
MDV5577 | Part of: Cairn cemetery on Longstone Hill (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV7620 - Okehampton Artillary Range
- EDV8679 - Okehampton Range: Management Survey
- EDV8291 - Okehampton Range: Monument Baseline Condition Survey
- EDV8695 - Survey of Okehampton North Dartmoor Military Range
Date Last Edited: | Nov 30 2021 10:44AM |
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