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| HER Number: | MDV43246 |
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| Name: | Cairn, Sidmouth |
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Summary
The site of a possible cairn has been identified by remnant banks and a large quantity of flint. However, recent investigations suggest that this is not a cairn.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SY 109 891 |
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| Map Sheet: | SY18NW |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Sidmouth |
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| District | East Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | SIDMOUTH |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SY18NW/156
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- CAIRN (Prehistoric - 698000 BC to 42 AD (Between))
Full description
Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV123493.
Des=ea/(2003)/east devon heathlands archaeological survey/report no.03.26/in smr.
LETTER, Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV35728.
Vis=-/2/1994 (shenfield + sainsbury) now thought not to be a cairn (letter).
Shenfield, I. W., 1991, Ring Cairn or Barrow (Worksheet). SDV123491.
Shenfield, l. W. /(12/9/1991)/worksheet in parish file.
Shenfield, I. W., 1995, Untitled Source (Correspondence). SDV123460.
Now thought to be doubtful.
Exeter Archaeology, 2003, East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey, 155, Part 2: Gazetteer, Site No. 418 (Report - Survey). SDV101648.
Remnant banks associated with large quantity flint identified as possible cairn site. However, results of further investigation suggests that this is not a cairn. The site lies to the east of the survey area.
Exeter Archaeology, 2003-2004, East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Archaeological Survey, Site No. 1755 (Archive - Survey). SDV351568.
Remnant banks of flint identified as possible cairn site, however, this identification now thought to be erroneous.
SMR.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV101648 | Report - Survey: Exeter Archaeology. 2003. East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey. Exeter Archaeology Report. 03.26. A4 Unbound + Digital. 155, Part 2: Gazetteer, Site No. 418. |
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| SDV123460 | Correspondence: Shenfield, I. W.. 1995. Letter to SMR. Letter + Digital. |
| SDV123491 | Worksheet: Shenfield, I. W.. 1991. Ring Cairn or Barrow. Worksheet + Digital. |
| SDV123493 | Migrated Record: |
| SDV351568 | Archive - Survey: Exeter Archaeology. 2003-2004. East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Archaeological Survey. East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Archaeological Survey. Digital + Mixed Archive Material. Site No. 1755. |
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| SDV35728 | Migrated Record: LETTER. |
Associated Monuments: none recorded
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Oct 14 2016 2:59PM |
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