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HER Number: | MDV55250 |
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Name: | Cairn at the west end of Drizzlecombe stone row '2', Sheepstor |
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Summary
One of a group of three cairns at the west end of Drizzlecombe stone row '2' of 3.6 metres diameter by 0.2 metres high. A central hollow measuring 2 metres by 1.2 metres by 0.15 metres deep, represents the site of a partial early excavation or robbing.
Location
Grid Reference: | SX 591 669 |
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Map Sheet: | SX56NE |
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Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
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Civil Parish | Sheepstor |
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District | West Devon |
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Ecclesiastical Parish | SHEEPSTOR |
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Protected Status
Other References/Statuses
- National Monuments Record (Yes): SX 56 NE 42
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX56NE/581/1
- Old SAM Ref: 24104
- Pastscape: 438619
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- CAIRN (Constructed, Bronze Age - 2200 BC to 701 BC)
Full description
Gerrard, S., 1990-2002, Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset., MPP 133441, 12/3/1996 12/3/1996 (Report - Survey). SDV277946.
(SX 5920 6699) Round cairn forming part of a cluster of Neolithic and Bronze Age ritual and settlement features at Drizzlecombe including three stone alignments, at least 22 cairns, five enclosures and a large number of associated stone hut circles.
The cairn survives as a 3.6m diameter mound standing up to 0.2m high. A central hollow measuring 2m by 1.2m by 0.15m deep, represents the site of a partial early excavation or robbing.
Butler, J., 1994, Dartmoor Atlas of Antiquities: Volume Three - The South-West, 135-41, 210, Map 49, Figure 49.19 (Monograph). SDV137656.
One of three cairns which encircle the longstone at the west end of Drizzlecombe stone row '2' of 2.5 to 3.0 metres diameter by 0.2 metres high.
Fletcher, M. + Newman, P. + Probert, S., 1999, Drizzlecombe, Eylesbarrow, Ditsworthy and Hartor areas in the Plym Valley, West Devon (Report - Survey). SDV346268.
Depicted on survey.
English Heritage, 2005-2008, Prehistoric Survey Information (Cartographic). SDV345521.
Cairn shown on survey.
Various, 2018-2020, PALs Condition Recording forms, UP-DZ 20 (Worksheet). SDV362781.
Visited 05/02/2020. Overall condition very good. Photo taken.
Various, 2018-2020, PALs Condition Recording photographs, UP-DZ 20 (Photograph). SDV363073.
Photo looking 080° showing grass/moss cover.
Sources / Further Reading
SDV137656 | Monograph: Butler, J.. 1994. Dartmoor Atlas of Antiquities: Volume Three - The South-West. Dartmoor Atlas of Antiquities: Volume Three - The South-West. Three. Paperback Volume. 135-41, 210, Map 49, Figure 49.19. |
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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 133441, 12/3/1996 12/3/1996. |
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SDV345521 | Cartographic: English Heritage. 2005-2008. Prehistoric Survey Information. English Heritage. Digital. |
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SDV346268 | Report - Survey: Fletcher, M. + Newman, P. + Probert, S.. 1999. Drizzlecombe, Eylesbarrow, Ditsworthy and Hartor areas in the Plym Valley, West Devon. Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England Report. A4 Comb Bound. [Mapped feature: #122402 ] |
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SDV362781 | Worksheet: Various. 2018-2020. PALs Condition Recording forms. PALs Condition Assessment Project Forms. Digital. UP-DZ 20. |
SDV363073 | Photograph: Various. 2018-2020. PALs Condition Recording photographs. PALs Condition Assessment Project Forms. Digital. UP-DZ 20. |
Associated Monuments
MDV55243 | Related to: Cairn at the west end of Drizzlecombe stone row '2', Sheepstor (Monument) |
MDV55249 | Related to: Cairn at the west end of Drizzlecombe stone row '2', Sheepstor (Monument) |
MDV14776 | Related to: Drizzlecombe Stone Row '2', Sheepstor (Monument) |
MDV3377 | Related to: Standing stone at the west end of Drizzlecombe stone row '2', Sheepstor (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV8155 - Plym Valley Survey: EH Project (Feb 2001 - Dec 2002)
- EDV4966 - Survey of Drizzlecombe, Eylesbarrow, Ditsworthy and Hartor. The Eylesbarrow archaeological landscape
Date Last Edited: | Jan 8 2022 11:00AM |
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