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HER Number:MDV59317
Name:Clearance cairn within field system north-east of Kennon Hill, Throwleigh

Summary

Clearance cairn of 3.5 metres diameter by 0.7 metres high lying within an irregular aggregate field system on the north-east slope of Kennon Hill

Location

Grid Reference:SX 650 902
Map Sheet:SX69SE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishThrowleigh
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishSOUTH TAWTON

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX69SE/154/1
  • Old SAM Ref: 28694

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 148977 (Report - Survey). SDV277946.

(10/04/1997) SX 6504 9020 Cairn lying within an irregular aggregate field system on the north-east slope of Kennon Hill. Diameter measures 3.5 metres. Height 0.7 metres.

Butler, J., 1991, Dartmoor Atlas of Antiquities: Volume Two - The North, 198-199, Map 39, Site 2 (Monograph). SDV219155.

Not shown at Site '2' to the north-east of Kennon Hill.

Historic England, 2023, National Heritage List for England, 1018916 (National Heritage List for England). SDV365228.

Within Scheduled area.

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. 198-199, Map 39, Site 2.
SDV277946Report - Survey: Gerrard, S.. 1990-2002. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Mixed Archive Material + Digital. MPP 148977. [Mapped feature: #37723 ]
SDV365228National Heritage List for England: Historic England. 2023. National Heritage List for England. Digital. 1018916.

Associated Monuments

MDV59318Related to: Clearance cairn within field system north-east of Kennon Hill, Throwleigh (Monument)
MDV59315Related to: Clearance cairn within field system north-east of Kennon Hill, Throwleigh (Monument)
MDV59314Related to: Clearance carirn within field system north-east of Kennon Hill, Throwleigh (Monument)
MDV59319Related to: Clearnce cairn within field system north-east of Kennon Hill, Throwleigh (Monument)
MDV27455Related to: Field system east of Blackaton Brook, Throwleigh (Monument)
MDV59316Related to: Hut circle within settlement north-east of Kennon Hill, Throwleigh (Monument)
MDV59313Related to: Hut circle within settlement to the north-east of Kennon Hill, Throwleigh (Monument)
MDV27454Related to: Settlement east of Blackaton Brook to the north-east of Kennon Hill, Throwleigh (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Jul 30 2023 2:07PM