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| HER Number: | MDV55460 |
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| Name: | Cairn in field north of Hen Tor |
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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 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX56NE |
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| Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
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| Civil Parish | Shaugh Prior |
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| District | South Hams |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | SHAUGH PRIOR |
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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
| SDV277946 | Report - 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. |
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| SDV341189 | Aerial Photograph: Bluesky. 2006 - 2007. Bluesky aerial photographs 2006 - 2007. Bluesky. Photograph (Digital). [Mapped feature: #122163 ] |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV3491 | Related to: Cairn north of Shavercombe Brook, Shaugh Prior (Monument) |
| MDV3479 | Related to: Cairn with cist on north side of Hentor newtake wall, Shaugh Prior (Monument) |
| MDV55317 | Related to: Cairn with cist south of Hentor newtake wall, Shaugh Prior (Monument) |
| MDV55459 | Related to: Cairnfield on the north-west slope of Hen Tor (Monument) |
| MDV55468 | Related to: Incomplete enclosure north of Hen Tor (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | May 6 2021 12:08PM |
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