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Summary

A probable cairn sited on the northern end of Soussons Common. The cairn has an average diameter of 8.6m and has a maximum height of 0.8m. It is spread on the north side. No stone is visible and the cairn is now covered by heather.

Location

Protected Status

• Scheduled Monument 1021340: Tinworks, field systems, settlements, warren, cairns and a stone alignment at Headland Warren

Other References/Statuses

• National Monuments Record: SX68SE322
• National Record of the Historic Environment: 1339533
• Old SAM Ref Revised: 34499

Monument Type(s) and Dates

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

Full description

Newman, P., 2002, Headland Warren and the Birch Tor and Vitifer Mines (Report - Survey). SDV363213.

(29/03/2001) A probable cairn sited on the northern end of Soussons Common at SX 6768 8051. The cairn has an average diameter of 8.6m and has a maximum height of 0.8m. It is spread on the north side. No stone is visible and the cairn is now covered by heather.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

• EDV7139 - Headland Warren and the Birch Tor and Vitifer Mines Survey (Ref: A1/20/2001, A1/34/2002)

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