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HER Number:MDV7949
Name:Cairn 116 metres east-south-east of Skerraton Gate, Dean Prior

Summary

Cairn 116 metres east-south-east of Skerraton Gate on Skerraton Down. This site is included in the local list of Nationally Important Dartmoor sites.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 702 649
Map Sheet:SX76SW
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishDean Prior
DistrictSouth Hams
Ecclesiastical ParishDEAN PRIOR

Protected Status

  • SHINE: Group of seven prehistoric cairns, part of a cairn cemetery on Skerraton Down

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX76SW/19/3
  • SHINE Candidate (Yes)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • CAIRN (Early Neolithic to Late Bronze Age - 4000 BC to 701 BC (Between))

Full description

Robinson, R., 1976, Dean Prior Barrows (Worksheet). SDV346527.

Barrow K. A circular mound about 7.0 metres in diameter and approx 1.5 metres high. Turf-covered and undisturbed.

Grinsell, L. V., 1978, Dartmoor Barrows (Article in Serial). SDV273224.

(Site visited 21/6/1977) East of Skerraton Gate, about nine mounds, possibly clearance heaps.

Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England, 1985, Aerial Photograph Project (Dartmoor) - Dartmoor Pre-NMP (Cartographic). SDV319854.

Not visible on Royal Air Force 1948 aerial photographs.

Butler, J., 1993, Dartmoor Atlas of Antiquities: Volume Four - The South-East, 161, Map 57 (Monograph). SDV337765.

Skerraton Gate E '1' at SX70216496 of 7.0 metres diameter by 0.6 metres high. One of four cairns 150 metres south of Skerraton Gate in good shape with a pitted top.

Gerrard, S., 2004, List of Sites Remaining to be Considered for Designation on Dartmoor (Un-published). SDV345444.

This site was considered for designation as a Scheduled Ancient Monument during the Monument Protection Programme. The programme ended before the entire list of sites was successfully scheduled so this is included on a local list of Nationally Important Sites.

GeoInformation Group Ltd, 2010, 1:625 2010 Colour (12.5cm resolution) (Aerial Photograph). SDV346026.

Visible on aerial photograph.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV273224Article in Serial: Grinsell, L. V.. 1978. Dartmoor Barrows. Proceedings of the Devon Archaeological Society. 36. A5 Paperback.
SDV319854Cartographic: 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.
SDV337765Monograph: Butler, J.. 1993. Dartmoor Atlas of Antiquities: Volume Four - The South-East. Dartmoor Atlas of Antiquities: Volume Four - The South-East. Four. Paperback Volume. 161, Map 57.
SDV345444Un-published: Gerrard, S.. 2004. List of Sites Remaining to be Considered for Designation on Dartmoor. Digital.
SDV346026Aerial Photograph: GeoInformation Group Ltd. 2010. 1:625 2010 Colour (12.5cm resolution). 2010 Aerial Photographs. Digital. [Mapped feature: #106289 ]
SDV346527Worksheet: Robinson, R.. 1976. Dean Prior Barrows. Worksheet. Digital.

Associated Monuments

MDV7950Related to: Cairn 160 meters south-east of Skerraton Gate (Monument)
MDV7947Related to: Cairn 160 meters south-east of Skerraton Gate, Dean Prior (Monument)
MDV7829Related to: Cairn 170 meters east of Skerraton Gate, Dean Prior (Monument)
MDV7946Related to: Cairn 180 meters south-east of Skerraton Gate, Dean Prior (Monument)
MDV130250Related to: Cairn 300 metres south-west of Skerraton Gate, Dean Prior (Monument)
MDV7948Related to: Pair of cairns 135 meters south-east of Skerraton Gate, Dean Prior (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Mar 6 2021 11:03AM