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Summary

One of two cairns between Shovel Down and Stonetor Hill of 4 metres diameter by 0.6 metres high located 2 metres from a leat embankment

Location

Protected Status

• Scheduled Monument 1017874: The North Teign coaxial field system (western part) and associated later remains at Shovel Down, Stonetor Hill and Long Ridge

Other References/Statuses

• Old DCC SMR Ref: SX68NE/290
• Old SAM Ref: 28663

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 144062 (Report - Survey). SDV277946.

(09/4/1997) SX 6525 8538 Round cairn situated at the head of the valley between Shovel Down and Stonetor Hill. Diameter measures 4m, height 0.6m. This cairn lies 2m from a leat embankment. Its position relative to the leat embankment and the fact that it was not disturbed during its construction suggests that this mound may not be prehistoric. However, its association with another mound and ring cairn suggests a possible Bronze Age date.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

• EDV8409 - Dartmoor Royal Forest Project

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