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HER Number:MDV127172
Name:Cairn on Milton Mator Common, Dainton

Summary

One of two possible cairns identified during excavations in 1975. This cairn was not excavated.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 858 668
Map Sheet:SX86NE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishIpplepen
DistrictTeignbridge
Ecclesiastical ParishIPPLEPEN

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • CLEARANCE CAIRN (Bronze Age - 2200 BC to 701 BC (Between))

Full description

Silvester, R. J., 1980, The Prehistoric Open Settlement at Dainton, South Devon (Article in Serial). SDV346300.

Cairn S5 was recorded within the zone threatened by quarrying, but was not excavated. It was approximately 9m by 8m.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV346300Article in Serial: Silvester, R. J.. 1980. The Prehistoric Open Settlement at Dainton, South Devon. Proceedings of the Devon Archaeological Society. 38. Paperback Volume. [Mapped feature: #123542 ]

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV8214 - Excavation of Mounds at Milton Mator Common, Dainton, South Devon

Date Last Edited:Jan 3 2020 12:22PM