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HER Number:MDV119962
Name:Ring cairn in Sanduck Wood

Summary

A large circular raised area, bordered by a stone kerb was noted in 1991 survey of the woodland and identified as a ring cairn.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 773 831
Map Sheet:SX78SE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishLustleigh
DistrictTeignbridge
Ecclesiastical ParishNORTH BOVEY

Protected Status

  • SHINE: Earthwork remains of a ring cairn and possibly prehistoric enclosure, as well as old earthwork boundaries in Sanduck Wood

Other References/Statuses

  • SHINE Candidate (Yes)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • RING CAIRN (Early Neolithic to Late Bronze Age - 4000 BC? to 701 BC (Between))

Full description

Smith, N. J. L., 1992, Woodland Archaeological Survey December 1991 North Bovey Woodlands, 8, J1 (Report - Survey). SDV360446.

J1 Ring Cairn. A large, circular raised area, bordered by a stone kerb. Large stones were set around the perimeter.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV360446Report - Survey: Smith, N. J. L.. 1992. Woodland Archaeological Survey December 1991 North Bovey Woodlands. Dartmoor National Park Authority. Digital. 8, J1. [Mapped feature: #79253 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV119957Related to: Banks in Sanduck Wood (Monument)
MDV119961Related to: Enclosure in Sanduck Wood (Monument)
MDV119960Related to: Lost boundary in Sanduck Wood (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV7411 - North Bovey Woodlands archaeological survey

Date Last Edited:Jul 2 2018 9:28AM