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HER Number:MDV4395
Name:Northern cairn in group on Langridge, Gidleigh

Summary

Northern cairn of 4.5 metres in diameter by 0.55 metres high with the cairn cemetery

Location

Grid Reference:SX 643 861
Map Sheet:SX68NW
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishGidleigh
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishGIDLEIGH

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • National Monuments Record: SX68NW15
  • National Record of the Historic Environment: 443715
  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX68NW/29
  • Old SAM Ref: 28664.03

Monument Type(s) and Dates

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

Full description

Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division, 1950, SX68NW15 (Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card). SDV239044.

(18/08/1950) A heather covered tumulus in good condition. Diameter 5.5 metres, 0.6 metres high.

Grinsell, L. V., 1978, Dartmoor Barrows, 139 (Article in Serial). SDV273224.

(30/07/1976) Cairn, with slight hollow centre. Diameter 5 metres, height 0.4 metres.

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

Not visible on RAF 1947 aerial photograph.

Royal Commission for the Historical Monuments of England, 1987-1993, Duchy Farms Project Survey Visit, S. Probert (Report - Survey). SDV350839.

(14/08/1991) Centred SX 64408611. Two well-preserved cairns and a further probable cairn lie in an area of low heather and long tufty grass on the gentle N-facing slope of Langridge.
SX 64408612. The N cairn, probably that described by Ordnance Survey (1950) and Grinsell (1978), measures 4.5m in diameter and stands a maximum of 0.55m high. It possesses steep sides with some protruding stone and a very slightly hollowed centre. There are no obvious signs of disturbance.

Gerrard, S., 1990-2002, Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset., MPP 144095 (Report - Survey). SDV277946.

(09/04/1998) Round cairn forming part of cemetery on Long Ridge. At SX 64408612. Diameter measures 4.6m, height 0.7m. Central pit 1m by 1m by 0.1m deep. Four stones defining the edge may represent a kerb.

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

Cairn shown on survey.

Historic England, 2024, National Heritage List for England, 1017868 (National Heritage List for England). SDV365835.

Within Scheduled area

Sources / Further Reading

SDV239044Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card: Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division. 1950. SX68NW15. Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card. Card Index.
SDV273224Article in Serial: Grinsell, L. V.. 1978. Dartmoor Barrows. Proceedings of the Devon Archaeological Society. 36. A5 Paperback. 139.
SDV277946Report - Survey: Gerrard, S.. 1990-2002. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Mixed Archive Material + Digital. MPP 144095.
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.
SDV345521Cartographic: English Heritage. 2005-2008. Prehistoric Survey Information. English Heritage. Digital.
SDV350839Report - Survey: Royal Commission for the Historical Monuments of England. 1987-1993. Duchy Farms Project Survey Visit. Royal Commission for the Historical Monuments of England Archaeological Survey. Unknown. S. Probert. [Mapped feature: #137036 ]
SDV365835National Heritage List for England: Historic England. 2024. National Heritage List for England. Website. 1017868.

Associated Monuments

MDV135119Part of: Cairn cemetery on Long Ridge, Gidleigh (Monument)
MDV4394Related to: Cairn with a cist in cairn cemetery on Long Ridge, Gidleigh (Monument)
MDV58684Related to: Cairn within cairn cemetery on Long Ridge, Gidleigh (Monument)
MDV54480Related to: Eastern of three cairns forming part of cemetery on Long Ridge, Gidleigh (Monument)
MDV54481Related to: Probable mutilated cairn in cairn cemetery on Long Ridge, Gidleigh (Monument)
MDV58683Related to: Round cairn in cairn cemetery on Long Ridge, Gidleigh (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV8423 - Duchy Farms Project

Date Last Edited:Aug 19 2024 3:31PM