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HER Number:MDV133835
Name:Cairn forming part of the cairnfield on the western slope of White Hill, Peter Tavy

Summary

Cairn of 4.0 metres diameter by 0.4 metres high forming part of the cairnfield on the western slope of White Hill

Location

Grid Reference:SX 527 838
Map Sheet:SX58SW
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishPeter Tavy
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishPETER TAVY

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • CAIRN (Constructed, Early Neolithic to Late Bronze Age - 4000 BC (Between) to 701 BC (Between))

Full description

Butler, J., 1991, Dartmoor Atlas of Antiquities: Volume Two - The North, 106-108, 242, Map 32, Figure 32.6 (Monograph). SDV219155.

Cairn within White Hill W. cairn cemetery with cairns of between 2.0 metres and 6.0 metres diameter by between 0.1 and 0.4 metres high.

Probert, S. + Fletcher, M. + Newman, P., 1998, Willsworthy Training Area, Peter Tavy, Devon: An Archaeological survey by the Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England (Report - Survey). SDV350638.

Visited on 1st August 1998. Cairn at SX52738385 of 4.0 metres diameter by 0.4 metres high.

English Heritage, 2005-2008, Prehistoric Survey Information (Cartographic). SDV345521.

Cairn shown on survey.

Bluesky International Ltd/Getmapping PLC, 2015-2017, 2015-2017 Aerial Photographs (Aerial Photograph). SDV361462.

Visible on aerial photograph.

Historic England, 2023, National Heritage List for England, 1007538 (National Heritage List for England). SDV365228.

Within Scheduled cairnfield.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV219155Monograph: Butler, J.. 1991. Dartmoor Atlas of Antiquities: Volume Two - The North. Dartmoor Atlas of Antiquities: Volume Two - The North. Two. Paperback Volume. 106-108, 242, Map 32, Figure 32.6.
SDV345521Cartographic: English Heritage. 2005-2008. Prehistoric Survey Information. English Heritage. Digital.
SDV350638Report - Survey: Probert, S. + Fletcher, M. + Newman, P.. 1998. Willsworthy Training Area, Peter Tavy, Devon: An Archaeological survey by the Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England. Royal Commission for the Historical Monuments of England Field/Recording In. A4 Comb Bound + Digital.
SDV361462Aerial Photograph: Bluesky International Ltd/Getmapping PLC. 2015-2017. 2015-2017 Aerial Photographs. Bluesky International Ltd/Getmapping PLC. Photograph (Digital). [Mapped feature: #140072 ]
SDV365228National Heritage List for England: Historic England. 2023. National Heritage List for England. Digital. 1007538.

Associated Monuments

MDV3248Part of: Cairnfield on the western slope of White Hill, Peter Tavy (Monument)
MDV133836Related to: Cairn forming part of the cairnfield on the western slope of White Hill, Peter Tavy (Monument)
MDV133837Related to: Cairn forming part of the cairnfield on the western slope of White Hill, Peter Tavy (Monument)
MDV133838Related to: Cairn forming part of the cairnfield on the western slope of White Hill, Peter Tavy (Monument)
MDV133839Related to: Cairn forming part of the cairnfield on the western slope of White Hill, Peter Tavy (Monument)
MDV133840Related to: Cairn forming part of the cairnfield on the western slope of White Hill, Peter Tavy (Monument)
MDV133841Related to: Cairn forming part of the cairnfield on the western slope of White Hill, Peter Tavy (Monument)
MDV133842Related to: Cairn forming part of the cairnfield on the western slope of White Hill, Peter Tavy (Monument)
MDV46983Related to: Cairn forming part of the cairnfield on the western slope of White Hill, Peter Tavy (Monument)
MDV133833Related to: Cairn forming part of the cairnfield on the western slope of White Hill, Peter Tavy (Monument)
MDV133834Related to: Cairn forming part of the cairnfield on the western slope of White Hill, Peter Tavy (Monument)
MDV46982Related to: Cairn forming part of the cairnfield on the western slope of White Hill, Peter Tavy (Monument)
MDV46981Related to: Two cairns forming part of the cairnfield on the western slope of White Hill, Peter Tavy (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV7368 - Survey of the Willsworthy Training Area, Peter Tavy (1998)
  • EDV6663 - Survey of the Willsworthy Training Area
  • EDV6664 - Survey of the Willsworthy Training Area
  • EDV6665 - Survey of the Willsworthy Training Area
  • EDV8141 - Condition survey of the Willsworthy Training Area

Date Last Edited:Nov 6 2023 12:02PM