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| HER Number: | MDV52506 |
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| Name: | Cairn forming part of a cairnfield on Longstone Hill |
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Summary
Possible prehistoric clearance cairn. Cairn is sub-circular in shape, measures 4.7m in diameter and stands up to 0.5m high. A hollow in the centre of the mound suggests partial early excavation or robbing.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 567 909 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX59SE |
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| Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
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| Civil Parish | Okehampton Hamlets |
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| District | West Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | OKEHAMPTON |
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Protected Status
Other References/Statuses
- National Monuments Record: SX59SE65
- National Record of the Historic Environment: 968621
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX59SE/39/20
- Old SAM Ref: 24189(P)
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- CLEARANCE CAIRN (Bronze Age - 2200 BC (Between) to 701 BC (Between))
Full description
Gerrard, S., 1990-2002, Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset., MPP 133390 (Report - Survey). SDV277946.
(09/02/1994) Cairn at SX 56789089. Sub-circular, 4.7m in diameter and stands up to 0.5m high. A central hollow, 1m square by 0.15m deep, suggests partial early excavation or robbing.
English Heritage, 1994, Schedule note (Schedule Document). SDV233213.
(08/09/1994) SX56799089 A cairn was recorded at this location situated on the ridge south of Longstone Hill forming part of a cairnfield, including at least 64 mounds, overlooking the valleys of the Redaven Brook and West Okement River. The cairn is of Bronze Age date.
Probert, S. A. J. + Newman, P., 2003-2004, Measured survey North Dartmoor Military Range Okehampton Range: Monument Baseline Condition Survey (Report - Survey). SDV350801.
(27/01/2004) Possible prehistoric clearance cairn - see record 1393516.
English Heritage, 2015, National Heritage List for England (National Heritage List for England). SDV357602.
A cairn on the ridge south of Longstone Hill forming part of a cairnfield.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV233213 | Schedule Document: English Heritage. 1994. Schedule note. The Schedule of Monuments. Unknown. |
| SDV277946 | Report - Survey: Gerrard, S.. 1990-2002. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Mixed Archive Material + Digital. MPP 133390. |
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| SDV350801 | Report - 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: #134640 ] |
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| SDV357602 | National Heritage List for England: English Heritage. 2015. National Heritage List for England. Historic Houses Register. Digital. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV5577 | Part of: Group of cairns on Longstone Hill (Monument) |
| MDV52507 | Related to: Cairn 630m south-south-east of the flagpole on Longstone Hill (Monument) |
| MDV52487 | Related to: Cairn forming part of a cairnfield on Longstone Hill (Monument) |
| MDV52486 | Related to: Cairn forming part of a cairnfield on Longstone Hill (Monument) |
| MDV52484 | Related to: Four cairns on Longstone Hill (Monument) |
| MDV52491 | Related to: Group of cairns on Longstone Hill (Monument) |
| MDV52492 | Related to: Three cairns forming the westernmost part of a cairnfield on Longstone Hill (Monument) |
| MDV52485 | Related to: Two cairns forming part of a cairnfield on Longstone Hill (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV7620 - Okehampton Artillary Range
- EDV8679 - Okehampton Range: Management Survey
- EDV8291 - Okehampton Range: Monument Baseline Condition Survey
- EDV8695 - Survey of Okehampton North Dartmoor Military Range
| Date Last Edited: | Dec 3 2021 12:10PM |
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