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HER Number:MDV52475
Name:Cairn forming part of a cairnfield on Homerton Hill, Okehampton Hamlets

Summary

This cairn forms an outlying part of a cairnfield. Cairn measures 4 metres in diameter and stands up to 0.2 metres high. The north-western part of the mound has seen limited damage, probably as a result of partial robbing. This cairn may contain burials, but the mound does form part of a group which most likely represent stone clearance connected with cultivation of the area.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 561 904
Map Sheet:SX59SE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishOkehampton Hamlets
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishOKEHAMPTON

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • National Monuments Record: SX59SE51
  • National Record of the Historic Environment: 967995
  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX59SE/58/5
  • Old SAM Ref: 24152

Monument Type(s) and Dates

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

Full description

Gerrard, S., 1990-2002, Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset., MPP 133349 (Report - Survey). SDV277946.

(31/01/1994) SX 5613 9045 This cairn forms an outlying part of a cairnfield. Cairn measures 4m in diameter and stands up to 0.2m high.
The north-western part of the mound has seen limited damage, probably as a result of partial robbing. This cairn may contain burials, but the mound does form part of a group which most likely represent stone clearance connected with cultivation of the area.

Butler, J., 1991, Dartmoor Atlas of Antiquities: Volume Two - The North, 221-222, 246, Map 43, S (Monograph). SDV219155.

One of at least 20 round or oval cairns within Homerton Hill cairn cemetery.

English Heritage, 1994, Schedule note (Schedule Document). SDV230529.

(20/09/1994) SX56139047 A Cairn was recorded at this location forming an outlying part of a Cairnfield situated on a gentle north west facing slope of Homerton Hill overlooking the valley of the West Okement River. The Cairn is Bronze Age in date.

Probert, S. A. J. + Newman, P., 2003-2004, Measured survey North Dartmoor Military Range Okehampton Range: Monument Baseline Condition Survey (Report - Survey). SDV350801.

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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. 221-222, 246, Map 43, S.
SDV230529Schedule Document: English Heritage. 1994. Schedule note. The Schedule of Monuments. Unknown.
SDV277946Report - Survey: Gerrard, S.. 1990-2002. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Mixed Archive Material + Digital. MPP 133349.
SDV350801Report - Survey: Probert, S. A. J. + Newman, P.. 2003-2004. Measured survey North Dartmoor Military Range Okehampton Range: Monument Baseline Condition Survey. Royal Commission for the Historical Monuments of England Archaeological Survey. 28-2004. Unknown. [Mapped feature: #134632 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV52478Related to: Cairn forming part of a cairnfield on Homerton Hill, Okehampton Hamlets (Monument)
MDV5578Related to: Cairn forming part of a cairnfield on Homerton Hill, Okehampton Hamlets (Monument)
MDV134924Related to: Cairn within cairnfield on Homerton Hill, Okehampton Hamlets (Monument)
MDV52474Related to: Cairn within cairnfield on Homerton Hill, Okehampton Hamlets (Monument)
MDV12886Related to: Cairnfield and associated Bronze Age features on Homerton Hill, Okehampton Hamlets (Monument)
MDV52470Related to: Cairns within cairnfield on Homerton Hill, Okehampton Hamlets (Monument)
MDV52473Related to: Group of seven cairns forming part of a cairn cemetery on Homerton Hill, Okehampton Hamlets (Monument)
MDV52479Related to: North-easternmost cairn in cairnfield on Homerton Hill, Okehampton Hamlets (Monument)
MDV52472Related to: Ring cairn within cairnfield on Homerton Hill, Okehampton Hamlets (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV8679 - Okehampton Range: Management Survey
  • EDV8291 - Okehampton Range: Monument Baseline Condition Survey
  • EDV8695 - Survey of Okehampton North Dartmoor Military Range

Date Last Edited:Jul 1 2024 2:44PM