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Summary

Vis=13/6/1996 (gerrard) two clearance cairns at above ngr + sx62329119. Situated on the periphery of a prehistoric settlement and forming part of a discrete concentration of structures which together with other nucleations form a large settlement complex. They survive as mounds of stone + earth.

Location

Protected Status

• Scheduled Monument 1015760: A prehistoric settlement complex, length of reave, tin streamwork and stamping mill on the western slopes of Cosdon Hill

Other References/Statuses

• Old DCC SMR Ref: SX69SW/234/4
• Old SAM Ref: 28800.06

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• CLEARANCE CAIRN (Bronze Age - 2200 BC to 701 BC)

Full description

Gerrard, S., 1990-2002, Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset., MPP 140787 (Report - Survey). SDV277946.

(13/06/1996) Two clearance cairns at SX 6232 9114 and SX 6232 9119. Situated on the periphery of a prehistoric settlement and forming part of a discrete concentration of structures which together with other nucleations form a large settlement complex. They survive as mounds of stone and earth.
Cairn A [SX 6232 9114]. A 2.7m diameter mound standing up to 0.5m high.
Cairn B [SX 6232 9119]. A 3.1m diameter mound standing up to 0.8m high.

Richards, A. F., 2023, Note on location of features on South Tawton Common (Personal Comment). SDV315827.

These cairns can't be accurately located from the sources available; Gerrard's 1996 NGRs are likely to require future correction as the accuracy are questionable.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded

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