More information : A kistvaen (precise location not surveyed) on eastern
slope of Hameldown (quoted in Worth's later work as SE slope of
Hameldown (b)) Three of the side stones are standing, the
fourth removed. The cover stone measures 4'5" x 1'6". The kist
lies in a cairn 24 feet in diameter (a).
(Plan photograph see A0/60/12/8).
Area siting given centred approx. SX 7125 7908 (c). (1)
The cist is orientated in a NE-SW direction and is in a
heather covered mound of earth and stone with a maximum height
of 0.5 m., and with one retaining stone in the north-west
quadrant.
All four sides of the cist remain, though one has sunk and is
partly covered with earth. The capstone is incomplete, and only
partly covers the cavity.
A 25" survey has been made. (2)
Surveyed. (3)
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