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Monument Number 619143
Hob Uid: 619143
Location : Devon West Devon Meavy
Grid Ref : SX5598065160
Summary : A large undressed block of granite built into a hedge has been identified as a cup-marked rock. There are 15 discrete cup-marks ranging from 80mm to 40mm in diameter and 25-5mm deep. These other shallow depressions may also be cup-marks.
More information : The large undressed block of granite built into a hedge previously described by RH Worth (a) as a tinner's mortar stone, has been identified as a cup-marked rock. There are 15 discrete cup-marks ranging from 80mm to 40mm in diameter and 25-5mm deep. These other shallow depressions may also be cup-marks. Located on the east side of a lane at SX 55986516. (1) Due to the stone having been moved, it is considered to be an artefact and therfore not schedulable. (2)

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Source Number : 1
Source : Devon Archaeological Society proceedings
Source details : (TAP Greene)
Page(s) : 27
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Vol(s) : 39, 1981

Source Number : 1a
Source : Devonshire Association reports and transactions
Source details : photo & illus (RH Worth)
Page(s) : 286
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Vol(s) : 46, 1914

Source Number : 2
Source : English Heritage Alternative Action Report
Source details : MPPA, undated
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Bronze Age
Display Date : Bronze Age
Monument End Date : -700
Monument Start Date : -2600
Monument Type : Cup And Ring Marked Stone
Evidence : Architectural Component

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External Cross Reference Source : SMR Number (Devonshire)
External Cross Reference Number : SX56NE19
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : SX 56 NE 203
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Monument Number 619143