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HER Number:MDV55465
Name:Cairn in field north of Hen Tor

Summary

Cairn lying within an historic field. Forms part of a complex multi period archaeological landscape on the north-west slope of Hen Tor overlooking the valley of the River Plym. Mound is 2.5m in diameter and stands up to 0.3m high. This cairn lies immediately south of a hut circle (MDV55463).

Location

Grid Reference:SX 593 658
Map Sheet:SX56NE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishShaugh Prior
DistrictSouth Hams
Ecclesiastical ParishSHAUGH PRIOR

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX56NE/595/1
  • Old SAM Ref: 24230(P)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

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

Full description

Gerrard, S., 1990-2002, Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset., MPP 140454, 05/06/1995 (Report - Survey). SDV277946.

(SX 5931 6586 ) Cairn lying within an historic field. Forms part of a complex multi period archaeological landscape on the north-west slope of Hen Tor overlooking the valley of the River Plym. Mound is 2.5m in diameter and stands up to 0.3m high. This cairn lies immediately south of a hut circle (MDV55463).

Sources / Further Reading

SDV277946Report - Survey: Gerrard, S.. 1990-2002. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Mixed Archive Material + Digital. MPP 140454, 05/06/1995. [Mapped feature: #35024 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV55466Related to: Cairn in field north of Hen Tor (Monument)
MDV55463Related to: Enclosure with two huts, Shaugh Prior (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Oct 8 2019 11:07AM

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