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| HER Number: | MDV4395 |
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| Name: | Northern cairn in group on Langridge |
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Summary
The northern cairn, probably that described by the Ordnance Survey (1950) and Grinsell (1978), measures 4.5m in diameter and stands a maximum of 0.55m high. It possesses steep sides with some protruding stone and a very slightly hollowed centre. There are no obvious signs of disturbance.
Gerrard, S., 1990-2002, Monumen
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 643 861 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX68NW |
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| Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
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| Civil Parish | Gidleigh |
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| District | West Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | GIDLEIGH |
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Protected Status
Other References/Statuses
- National Monuments Record: SX68NW15
- National Record of the Historic Environment: 443715
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX68NW/29
- Old SAM Ref: 28664.03
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- CAIRN (Constructed, Bronze Age - 2200 BC (Between) to 701 BC (Between))
Full description
Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division, 1950, SX68NW15 (Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card). SDV239044.
(18/08/1950) A heather covered tumulus in good condition. Diameter 5.5m, 0.6m high.
Grinsell, L. V., 1978, Dartmoor Barrows, 139 (Article in Serial). SDV273224.
(30/07/1976) Cairn, with slight hollow centre. Diameter 5m, height 0.4m.
Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England, 1985, Aerial Photograph Project (Dartmoor) - Dartmoor Pre-NMP (Cartographic). SDV319854.
Not visible on RAF 1947 aerial photograph.
Royal Commission for the Historical Monuments of England, 1987-1993, Duchy Farms Project Survey Visit, S. Probert (Report - Survey). SDV350839.
(14/08/1991) Centred SX 64408611. Two well-preserved cairns and a further probable cairn lie in an area of low heather and long tufty grass on the gentle N-facing slope of Langridge.
SX 64408612. The N cairn, probably that described by Ordnance Survey (1950) and Grinsell (1978), measures 4.5m in diameter and stands a maximum of 0.55m high. It possesses steep sides with some protruding stone and a very slightly hollowed centre. There are no obvious signs of disturbance.
Gerrard, S., 1990-2002, Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset., MPP 144095 (Report - Survey). SDV277946.
(09/04/1998) Round cairn forming part of cemetery on Long Ridge. At SX 64408612. Diameter measures 4.6m, height 0.7m. Central pit 1m by 1m by 0.1m deep. Four stones defining the edge may represent a kerb.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV239044 | Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card: Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division. 1950. SX68NW15. Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card. Card Index. |
| SDV273224 | Article in Serial: Grinsell, L. V.. 1978. Dartmoor Barrows. Proceedings of the Devon Archaeological Society. 36. A5 Paperback. 139. |
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| SDV277946 | Report - Survey: Gerrard, S.. 1990-2002. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Mixed Archive Material + Digital. MPP 144095. |
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| SDV319854 | Cartographic: Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England. 1985. Aerial Photograph Project (Dartmoor) - Dartmoor Pre-NMP. Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England Aerial Photograph P. Cartographic. |
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| SDV350839 | Report - Survey: Royal Commission for the Historical Monuments of England. 1987-1993. Duchy Farms Project Survey Visit. Royal Commission for the Historical Monuments of England Archaeological Survey. Unknown. S. Probert. [Mapped feature: #137036 ] |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV58684 | Related to: CAIRN in the Parish of Gidleigh (Monument) |
| MDV4394 | Related to: Cist in cairn cemetery on Long Ridge (Monument) |
| MDV54480 | Related to: Eastern cairn forming part of cemetery on Long Ridge (Monument) |
| MDV54481 | Related to: Probable mutilated cairn on Langridge (Monument) |
| MDV58683 | Related to: Round cairn on Long Ridge (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV8423 - Duchy Farms Project
| Date Last Edited: | Apr 25 2022 10:15AM |
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