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HER Number:MDV27665
Name:CAIRN in the Parish of Cornwood

Summary

Vis=10/1/1985 (greeves) stony cairn with axis approx ne-sw. Approx 7m x 3m x 0.6m high, neatly constructed, but possibly not prehistoric (worksheet).

Location

Grid Reference:SX 624 582
Map Sheet:SX65NW
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishCornwood
DistrictSouth Hams
Ecclesiastical ParishCORNWOOD

Protected Status

  • SHINE: Earthwork remains of an extensive Prehistoric to Medieval field system on Hanger Down

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX65NW/170
  • SHINE Candidate (Yes)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

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

Full description

Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV157801.

Des=worksheet(t. A. Greeves 1985). Vis=10/1/1985 (greeves) stony cairn with axis approx ne-sw. Approx 7m x 3m x 0.6m high, neatly constructed, but possibly not prehistoric (worksheet).

Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England, 1985, Aerial Photograph Project (Dartmoor) - Dartmoor Pre-NMP (Cartographic). SDV319854.

Not visible on NMR 1979 aerial photograph.

Gerrard, S., 1993-2010, Monument Protection Programme Alternative Action Report (Report - non-specific). SDV145710.

(-/-/2002) Considered under MPP but not recommended for scheduling.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV145710Report - non-specific: Gerrard, S.. 1993-2010. Monument Protection Programme Alternative Action Report. English Heritage. Unknown.
SDV157801Migrated Record:
SDV319854Cartographic: Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England. 1985. Aerial Photograph Project (Dartmoor) - Dartmoor Pre-NMP. Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England Aerial Photograph P. Cartographic.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Aug 14 2023 4:39PM

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