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HER Number:MDV132671
Name:Probable cairn on Soussons Common

Summary

A probable cairn sited on the northern end of Soussons Common. The cairn has an average diameter of 8.6m and has a maximum height of 0.8m. It is spread on the north side. No stone is visible and the cairn is now covered by heather.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 676 805
Map Sheet:SX68SE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishNorth Bovey
DistrictTeignbridge
Ecclesiastical ParishMANATON
Ecclesiastical ParishNORTH BOVEY

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • National Monuments Record: SX68SE322
  • National Record of the Historic Environment: 1339533
  • Old SAM Ref Revised: 34499

Monument Type(s) and Dates

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

Full description

Newman, P., 2002, Headland Warren and the Birch Tor and Vitifer Mines (Report - Survey). SDV363213.

(29/03/2001) A probable cairn sited on the northern end of Soussons Common at SX 6768 8051. The cairn has an average diameter of 8.6m and has a maximum height of 0.8m. It is spread on the north side. No stone is visible and the cairn is now covered by heather.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV363213Report - Survey: Newman, P.. 2002. Headland Warren and the Birch Tor and Vitifer Mines. English Heritage. A1/34/2002. A4 Comb Bound + Digital. [Mapped feature: #136675 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV132670Related to: Reaves on Soussons Common (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV7139 - Headland Warren and the Birch Tor and Vitifer Mines Survey (Ref: A1/20/2001, A1/34/2002)

Date Last Edited:Apr 6 2022 3:58PM