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HER Number:MDV55460
Name:Cairn in field north of Hen Tor

Summary

Cairn lying within an historic field. Forms part of a complex multi period archaeological landscape on the north-western slope of Hen Tor overlooking the valley of the River Plym. Measures 3.6m in diameter; stands up to 0.3m high. This cairn is separated from those forming cairnfield to the east by a curving bank. Not noted in 2002 survey.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 592 658
Map Sheet:SX56NE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishShaugh Prior
DistrictSouth Hams
Ecclesiastical ParishSHAUGH PRIOR

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX56NE/591
  • Old SAM Ref: 24230(P)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • CAIRN (Constructed, Early Neolithic to Late Bronze Age - 4000 BC to 701 BC? (Between))

Full description

Gerrard, S., 1990-2002, Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset., MPP 140450, 05/06/1995 (Report - Survey). SDV277946.

(SX 5927 6585) Cairn lying within an historic field. Forms part of a complex multi period archaeological landscape on the north-western slope of Hen Tor overlooking the valley of the River Plym. Measures 3.6m in diameter; stands up to 0.3m high. This cairn is separated from those forming cairnfield SX56NE/590 by a curving bank.

Bluesky, 2006 - 2007, Bluesky aerial photographs 2006 - 2007 (Aerial Photograph). SDV341189.

Circular feature visible on the aerial photography.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV277946Report - Survey: Gerrard, S.. 1990-2002. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Mixed Archive Material + Digital. MPP 140450, 05/06/1995.
SDV341189Aerial Photograph: Bluesky. 2006 - 2007. Bluesky aerial photographs 2006 - 2007. Bluesky. Photograph (Digital). [Mapped feature: #122163 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV3491Related to: Cairn north of Shavercombe Brook, Shaugh Prior (Monument)
MDV3479Related to: Cairn with cist on north side of Hentor newtake wall, Shaugh Prior (Monument)
MDV55317Related to: Cairn with cist south of Hentor newtake wall, Shaugh Prior (Monument)
MDV55459Related to: Cairnfield on the north-west slope of Hen Tor (Monument)
MDV55468Related to: Incomplete enclosure north of Hen Tor (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:May 6 2021 12:08PM