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| HER Number: | MDV6189 |
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| Name: | Alleged stone row on Gidleigh Common |
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Summary
Stone row recorded from a possible 1920s identification. Unlikely and has not been confirmed at this location.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 656 878 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX68NE |
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| Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
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| Civil Parish | Gidleigh |
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| District | West Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | GIDLEIGH |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- National Monuments Record: SX68NE24
- National Record of the Historic Environment: 443550
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX68NE/67
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- (Former Type) STONE ALIGNMENT? (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2201 BC)
Full description
Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division, 1950/1974, SX68NE24 (Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card). SDV273547.
(1950) Stone row. SX 65628794 to SX 65748782.
(09/07/1974) There is no alignment of stones in this area of moorland which can be considered other than natural. It is doubtful if the alleged stone row was ever seen by Crawford. The information most probably came from H H Breton, an unreliable correspondent of c 1925.
Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England, 1985, Aerial Photograph Project (Dartmoor) - Dartmoor Pre-NMP (Cartographic). SDV319854.
Not visible on Royal Air Force 1947 photos.
Gerrard, S., 1990-2002, Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset., (Visit in 2002?) (Report - Survey). SDV277946.
Considered under programme, but not recommended for scheduling. This area is covered in stones, but Gerrard was unable to resolve any of them into a stone alignment. Gerrard believes it is very likely that this alignment represents a dubious identification.
Quinnell, N. V., 1995, Comment on the alleged stone row on Gidleigh Common (Personal Comment). SDV273551.
Gidleigh Common. Unconfirmed 1970's Ordnance Survey record sheet says 'alleged stone row' and shows a crude double line of 'pecks', north-west by south-east for 160 metres. Origin of record unknown. If ever investigated (perhaps not since 1950's) there would have been a report. The strip of 5 kilometres along western edge of SX68NE had uncertain degree of investigation and publication in 1970's.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV273547 | Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card: Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division. 1950/1974. SX68NE24. Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card. Card Index. |
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| SDV273551 | Personal Comment: Quinnell, N. V.. 1995. Comment on the alleged stone row on Gidleigh Common. Unknown. |
| SDV277946 | Report - Survey: Gerrard, S.. 1990-2002. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Mixed Archive Material + Digital. (Visit in 2002?). |
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| SDV319854 | Cartographic: Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England. 1985. Aerial Photograph Project (Dartmoor) - Dartmoor Pre-NMP. Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England Aerial Photograph P. Cartographic. |
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Associated Monuments: none recorded
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Mar 25 2022 11:01AM |
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