Guide to the Monuments on Shovel Down

Table of Ritual and Burial Monuments on Shovel Down

Shovel Down Guide Map

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List of Ritual and Burial Monuments on Shovel Down

Shovel Down Ceremonial Complex

OS Map: SX 65970 85960
NMR record: SX 68 NE 16
HER: No record found
Megalithic Portal: 10387
PMD: Shovel Down
ShortName: CX Shovel Down
Butler map: 36.6
DPD page: 139
Notes: Ceremonial complex including multiple stone rows and a small stone circle. Lethbridge pp.139-145. Interesting old sketches on the RAMM website: Emanuel Jeffery sketches of Shovel Down stone rows (1839) and Emanuel Jeffery sketch of Stone Row to Shovel Down Long Stone (1839)
Nearby sites: SX65978596

Shovel Down Stone Circle

OS Map: SX 65829 86196
NMR record: SX 68 NE 47
HER record: MDV29944
Megalithic Portal: 1259
PMD: Shovel Down Stone Circle
ShortName: SC Shovel Down
Butler map: 36.6
DPD page: 139
Turner: G15
Notes: "The remains of an alleged stone circle lie on the gentle NE facing slope of Shovel Down 200m SW of Batworthy Corner. Three upright stones, between 0.3m and 0.75m high, are visible. The two close-set NE stones display smaller packing stones in the erosion hollows at their bases. The third stone is partly obscured by the bank of the South Hill Leat (SX 68 SW 97). It is possible that these stones constitute the remains of a stone circle however, no such feature is noted in the antiquarian records so it must remain a doubtful site". In fact a sketch of the Shovel Down rows made by Wilkinson in 1860 marks and illustrates "stones" at the location of the stone circle. For a photo, see Megalithic Portal: Shovel Down NW stone circle. Lethbridge pp.139-145, diagram p.139.
Nearby sites: SX65838620

Shoveldown 1 Stone Row

OS Map: SX 66049 85707
NMR record: SX 68 NE 16
HER record: MDV6181
Megalithic Portal: 2128
The Stone Rows of GB: Shoveldown 1
PMD: Shovel Down H-K Stone Row
ShortName: SR ShovelRow 1
Butler map: 36.7.1
DPD page: 139
Notes: Worth Row G, Butler Row 1. This row is considered to be one long partially robbed row - previously listed as four separate rows:-

"D: SX 66028583 to SX 66048568. A single row (47 stones visible July '78) 149.0m long, with no terminal features; it curves slightly to the south west Worth (2) extends it as a reave for a further 50.0m to the north but this extension is straight, on a different alignment, and almost certainly a separate row (see G)."

Previously listed here as Shoveldown D-G-H-J now Shoveldown 1 after Butler and Gerrard.

"G: SX 66008591 to SX 66028585. A single row (25 stones visible July '78), 60.0m long; two gaps (? stone robbing) of 6.0m & 8.0m occur towards the north end. The north penultimate stone (now recumbent) is of much larger slab-like proportions and may have originally served as a blocking-stone."

"H: SX 65998599 to SX 65998595. A single row (24 stones visible July '78), 51.0m long with three gaps of from 5.0m to 8.0m recorded by Pettit (3), but not Worth (2)."

"J: SX 65978625 to SX 65988603. A single row (46 stones visible July '78), 228.0m long, there are no special terminal features. Many gaps of from 3.0m to 47.0m occur throughout the entire length of the row. The southern end has probably been overlain by a later reave (SX 68 NE 63). The northern end most probably extended further northward, and it would appear to have been destroyed by a mining 'rake' of circa 19th century date, and stone robbing? for the nearby Batworthy enclosure walls."

Lethbridge 139-145, diagram p.139.
The photo is taken at SX 66034 85844.

Previously listed here as Shoveldown D-G-H-J now Shoveldown 1 after Butler and Gerrard. See also entries for Row D, Row H and Row J which are considered part of the same row.
Nearby sites: SX66058571

Shoveldown 2 Stone Row

OS Map: SX 65955 86026
NMR record: SX 68 NE 16
HER record: MDV6171
Megalithic Portal: 2129
The Stone Rows of GB: Shoveldown 2
PMD: Shovel Down A-B Stone Row
ShortName: SR ShovelRow 2
Butler map: 36.7.2
DPD page: 139
Notes: Worth Row A. Butler Rows 2.('B' SX 65968615 to SX 65968601) Double row to the east. Length 596 ft. Rows 3 ft 6in apart. Row is near Batworthy enclosure and has been much robbed; now just 12 pairs of stones and 15 single. Spacing of stones along the rows is around 6 ft. Two fallen stones next to the circle are much the largest in the row; one is 11 ft 6in, in length. and the other 7ft 4 in. The southern end of the row terminates in the Fourfold Circle (SX 68 NE 17). Lethbridge 139-145, diagram p.139.

Previously listed here as Shoveldown B now Shoveldown 2 after Butler and Gerrard.
Nearby sites: SX65968603

Shoveldown 3 Stone Row

OS Map: SX 65932 86073
NMR record: SX 68 NE 16
HER record: MDV6168
Megalithic Portal: 2130
The Stone Rows of GB: Shoveldown 3
PMD: Shovel Down D-E Stone Row
ShortName: SR ShovelRow 3
Butler map: 36.7.3
DPD page: 139
Notes: Worth Row E, Butler Rows 3. ('A' SX 65898616 to SX 65938605). Double row to the west of row B. Length 476 ft. Rows just over 4 ft apart but distance varies considerably along length. No special feature marks either end. Much robbed and single now along much of its length. Lethbridge 139-145, diagram p.139.

Previously listed here as Shoveldown A now Shoveldown 3 after Butler and Gerrard. Photo included here previously (taken in 2010) had misidentified Shoveldown 4 for this row.
Nearby sites: SX65938607

Shoveldown 4 Stone Row

OS Map: SX 65998 85903
NMR record: SX 68 NE 16
HER record: MDV14875
Megalithic Portal: 2127
The Stone Rows of GB: Shoveldown 4
PMD: Shovel Down C-F Stone Row
ShortName: SR ShovelRow 4
Butler map: 36.7.4
DPD page: 139
Notes: Worth Row C, Butler Rows 4. "('C' SX 65948601 to SX 65998590) A double row, 380 feet long, with an average distance of five feet between the rows. Most of the pairs of stones are complete and the southern end terminates in a barrow (SX 68 NE 34). No special feature marks the northern end." Lethbridge 139-145, diagram p.139.

"C: SX 65998592 to SX 65938602. A double row (83 stones visible July '78), with minor breaks; at 40 metres from the northern end it is overlain and mutilated by a reave and later hollow-way. The row terminates at the southern end on a cairn with the remains of a cist (SX 68 NE 34). The apparent north-westward extension as a single stone row, is a denuded probable Bronze Age reave (SX 68 NE 63)."

Previously listed here as Shoveldown C now Shoveldown 4 after Butler and Gerrard.
Nearby sites: SX66008590

Shoveldown 5 Stone Row

OS Map: SX 66017 85840
NMR record: SX 68 NE 16
HER record: MDV6179
Megalithic Portal: 2126
The Stone Rows of GB: Shoveldown 5
PMD: Shovel Down G Stone Row
ShortName: SR ShovelRow 5
Butler map: 36.7.5
DPD page: 139
Notes: Worth Row G, Butler Rows 5 & 6 ('E')SX 66028581 to SX 66028567) A double row, 485 feet long with 3 1/4 feet between the rows which run almost due north and south, and terminates in a standing stone known as the Longstone (SX 68 NE 39). Fairly complete at the northern end but more ragged towards the south.

('F' SX66028567 to SX 66038549) A double row continuing on almost the same alignment as ('E'), 555 feet long and terminating in a single standing stone, the sole survivor of the Three Boys (SX 68 NE 40). Only a few set stones survive but Ormerod (a) states that in 1858 the pits left by the removal of the other stones of the double row could still be seen.

Lethbridge 139-145, diagram p.139.

Previously listed here as Shoveldown E-F now Shoveldown 5 after Butler and Gerrard.
Nearby sites: SX66028584

Shoveldown 6 Stone Row

OS Map: SX 66024 85681
NMR: No record found
HER record: MDV6148
The Stone Rows of GB: Shoveldown 6
PMD: Shovel Down South
ShortName: SR:ShovelRow 6
Butler map: 36.7.6
Notes: Previously listed here as Shoveldown Longstone to Three Boys Stone Row now Shoveldown 6 after Butler and Gerrard.
Nearby sites: SX66028568

Shoveldown D Reported Stone Row

OS Map: SX 66040 85680
NMR record: SX 68 NE 16
HER record: MDV6145
Megalithic Portal: 2128
The Stone Rows of GB: Shoveldown 1
PMD: Shovel Down H-K Stone Row
ShortName: SR:ShovelRow D
Butler map: 36.7.1
DPD page: 139
Notes: Worth Row D, Butler Row 1. This row is considered to be one long partially robbed row - previously listed as four separate rows:-

"D: SX 66028583 to SX 66048568. A single row (47 stones visible July '78) 149.0m long, with no terminal features; it curves slightly to the south west Worth (2) extends it as a reave for a further 50.0m to the north but this extension is straight, on a different alignment, and almost certainly a separate row (see G)."

Previously listed here as Shoveldown D-G-H-J now Shoveldown 1 after Butler and Gerrard.

"G: SX 66008591 to SX 66028585. A single row (25 stones visible July '78), 60.0m long; two gaps (? stone robbing) of 6.0m & 8.0m occur towards the north end. The north penultimate stone (now recumbent) is of much larger slab-like proportions and may have originally served as a blocking-stone."

"H: SX 65998599 to SX 65998595. A single row (24 stones visible July '78), 51.0m long with three gaps of from 5.0m to 8.0m recorded by Pettit (3), but not Worth (2)."

"J: SX 65978625 to SX 65988603. A single row (46 stones visible July '78), 228.0m long, there are no special terminal features. Many gaps of from 3.0m to 47.0m occur throughout the entire length of the row. The southern end has probably been overlain by a later reave (SX 68 NE 63). The northern end most probably extended further northward, and it would appear to have been destroyed by a mining 'rake' of circa 19th century date, and stone robbing? for the nearby Batworthy enclosure walls."

Lethbridge 139-145, diagram p.139.
The photo is taken at SX 66034 85844.

Previously listed here as Shoveldown D-G-H-J now Shoveldown 1 after Butler and Gerrard.

Nearby sites: SX66048568

Shoveldown H Reported Stone Row

OS Map: SX 65990 85950
NMR record: SX 68 NE 16
HER record: MDV14881
Megalithic Portal: 2128
The Stone Rows of GB: Shoveldown 1
PMD: Shovel Down H-K Stone Row
ShortName: SR:ShovelRow H
Butler map: 36.7.1
DPD page: 139
Notes: Worth Row H, Butler Row 1. This row is considered to be one long partially robbed row - previously listed as four separate rows:-

"D: SX 66028583 to SX 66048568. A single row (47 stones visible July '78) 149.0m long, with no terminal features; it curves slightly to the south west Worth (2) extends it as a reave for a further 50.0m to the north but this extension is straight, on a different alignment, and almost certainly a separate row (see G)."

Previously listed here as Shoveldown D-G-H-J now Shoveldown 1 after Butler and Gerrard.

"G: SX 66008591 to SX 66028585. A single row (25 stones visible July '78), 60.0m long; two gaps (? stone robbing) of 6.0m & 8.0m occur towards the north end. The north penultimate stone (now recumbent) is of much larger slab-like proportions and may have originally served as a blocking-stone."

"H: SX 65998599 to SX 65998595. A single row (24 stones visible July '78), 51.0m long with three gaps of from 5.0m to 8.0m recorded by Pettit (3), but not Worth (2)."

"J: SX 65978625 to SX 65988603. A single row (46 stones visible July '78), 228.0m long, there are no special terminal features. Many gaps of from 3.0m to 47.0m occur throughout the entire length of the row. The southern end has probably been overlain by a later reave (SX 68 NE 63). The northern end most probably extended further northward, and it would appear to have been destroyed by a mining 'rake' of circa 19th century date, and stone robbing? for the nearby Batworthy enclosure walls."

Lethbridge 139-145, diagram p.139.
The photo is taken at SX 66034 85844.

Previously listed here as Shoveldown D-G-H-J now Shoveldown 1 after Butler and Gerrard.

Nearby sites: SX65998595

Shoveldown J Reported Stone Row

OS Map: SX 65980 86030
NMR record: SX 68 NE 16
HER record: MDV14882
Megalithic Portal: 2128
The Stone Rows of GB: Shoveldown 1
PMD: Shovel Down H-K Stone Row
ShortName: SR:ShovelRow J
Butler map: 36.7.1
DPD page: 139
Notes: Worth Row D, Butler Row 1. This row is considered to be one long partially robbed row - previously listed as four separate rows:-

"D: SX 66028583 to SX 66048568. A single row (47 stones visible July '78) 149.0m long, with no terminal features; it curves slightly to the south west Worth (2) extends it as a reave for a further 50.0m to the north but this extension is straight, on a different alignment, and almost certainly a separate row (see G)."

Previously listed here as Shoveldown D-G-H-J now Shoveldown 1 after Butler and Gerrard.

"G: SX 66008591 to SX 66028585. A single row (25 stones visible July '78), 60.0m long; two gaps (? stone robbing) of 6.0m & 8.0m occur towards the north end. The north penultimate stone (now recumbent) is of much larger slab-like proportions and may have originally served as a blocking-stone."

"H: SX 65998599 to SX 65998595. A single row (24 stones visible July '78), 51.0m long with three gaps of from 5.0m to 8.0m recorded by Pettit (3), but not Worth (2)."

"J: SX 65978625 to SX 65988603. A single row (46 stones visible July '78), 228.0m long, there are no special terminal features. Many gaps of from 3.0m to 47.0m occur throughout the entire length of the row. The southern end has probably been overlain by a later reave (SX 68 NE 63). The northern end most probably extended further northward, and it would appear to have been destroyed by a mining 'rake' of circa 19th century date, and stone robbing? for the nearby Batworthy enclosure walls."

Lethbridge 139-145, diagram p.139.
The photo is taken at SX 66034 85844.

Previously listed here as Shoveldown D-G-H-J now Shoveldown 1 after Butler and Gerrard.

Nearby sites: SX65988603

Shovel Down Fourfold Cairn Circle

OS Map: SX 65958 86025
NMR record: SX 68 NE 17
HER record: MDV6158
Megalithic Portal: 3464
PMD: Fourfold Circle
Alternate name: Fourfold Circle Cairn Circle
ShortName: CC Shovel4Fold
Butler map: 36.7
DPD page: 143
Grinsell: GID 3
Turner: G31
Barrow Report: 56
Notes: "Fourfold Circle a sub-circular configuration of four apparently concentric stone rings. The outer ring has a diameter of 9m, the others have diameters of 6.4m, 4.7m and 2.4m respectively. The monument comprises 29 visible stones. Most are approximately 0.3m in height although they vary from 0.1-0.55m. The middle two rings define the bottom and top of the scarp of a small earthern cairn apparently an integral part of the monument. It is most pronounced on the E (downslope side). In the centre is a roughly sub-circular pit measuring 1.3m by 0.7m and 0.45m deep; it is probably the remains of a badly robbed cist. On the N side are two large fallen stones. When upright they may have served as a focal point for the end of the stone row " Lethbridge 139-145, diagram p.139.
Nearby sites: SX65968603

Shovel Down Fourfold Circle Standing Stone

OS Map: SX 65958 86033
NMR record: SX 68 NE 17
HER record: MDV6158
Megalithic Portal: 3464
PMD: Fourfold circle
Alternate name: Fourfold Circle Standing Stone
ShortName: SS Shovel Down
Butler map: 36.6
DPD page: 143
Barrow Report: 56
Notes: "The south end [of the double row] is aligned on a cairn 'Fourfold Circle' (SX 68 NE 17) and separated from it by two massive fallen stones, one 'needle-shaped' and similar to the 'Longstone' (SX 68 NE 39), southern terminal of stone row 'E'."
Nearby sites: SX65968603

Fourfold Circle (near) Reported Cist

OS Map: SX 65950 85990
NMR record: SX 68 NE 48
HER record: MDV6160
PMD: S of Fourfold Circle
ShortName: CT?FourFoldNr
Butler map: 36.7
Grinsell: GID 3a
Notes: Worth mentions a small barrow 65 ft from the centre of 'Fourfold' cairn on the alignment of a double stone row. Radcliffe writes: Ormerod (1976) says a row "commences about 25 yds to the SW of the triple circle, and extends 110 yds to the ruins of a kistvaen".
Nearby sites: SX65958599

Shovel Down Long Stone Standing Stone

OS Map: SX 66031 85683
NMR record: SX 68 NE 39
HER record: MDV6149
Megalithic Portal: 10378
PMD: Shovel Down
ShortName: SS Long Stone
Butler map: 36.6
Butler Vol 5: p.56 & Fig.34
DPD page: 140
Notes: The Long Stone has been used as a boundary stone but it appears to be the terminal stone for a Bronze Age stone row and it may be of a contemporary date. See also, Legendary Dartmoor: The Shoveldon Longstone
Nearby sites: SX66038568

Three Boys Standing Stone

OS Map: SX 66028 85486
NMR record: SX 68 NE 40
HER record: MDV6180
Megalithic Portal: 10369
The Stone Rows of GB: Shoveldown 6
PMD: Three Boys
ShortName: SS Three Boys
Butler map: 36.6
Notes: Terminal for stone row - one of 3 stones. 3 standing stones, of which only one remains; sometimes claimed as remains of burial chamber. This record has two entries, this one as a standing stone as widely reported, but also as reported cairn or tomb, see Three Boys Reported Cairn, SiteID=1268
Nearby sites: SX66038549

Three Boys Reported Cairn

OS Map: SX 66028 85486
NMR record: SX 68 NE 40
HER record: MDV6180
The Stone Rows of GB: Shoveldown 6
PMD: Three Boys
ShortName: CT-Three Boy1
Butler map: 36.7
Grinsell: LYD 9a
Notes: 3 standing stones, of which only one remains; sometimes claimed as remains of burial chamber.This record has two entries, listed as standing stone, see Three Boys Reported Cairn, SiteID=20
Nearby sites: SX66038549

Shovel Down Cist

OS Map: SX 65993 85924
NMR record: SX 68 NE 34
HER record: MDV6182
Megalithic Portal: 28953
PMD: Shovel Down
Alternate name: Shoveldown Rows 4 Cist
ShortName: CT Shovel Down
Butler map: 36.7
Butler Vol 5: p.223 & Fig.155
Grinsell: CHA 1
Notes: Robbed cist no longer visible. The Shovel down double row C (Worth Row C, Butler Rows 4) terminates at its southern end in a cairn - the cist has been robbed from the cairn. Visited 16/05/19 - a rectangular cist shaped hole can be clearly seen with reeds growing from it. No sign of a cist. Butler Shoveldown Rows 4 Vol. 2. Map 36.7 (diagram Vol. 5. p.223).
Nearby sites: SX65998592

Shoveldown nr stone row Reported Cairn

OS Map: SX 65930 86080
NMR record: SX 68 NE 54
HER record: MDV13011
ShortName: CN:Shovel Do4
Turner: D30
Notes: "Abutting the west side of a double stone row is a circular depression 2m diameter, 0.2m deep. Perimeter lined with small earthfast slabs. It appears to be the kerb of a destroyed cairn or less probably an inner ring of orthostats of a larger now flat cairn which must then be partly overlaid by the stone row."
Nearby sites: SX65938608

Shovel Down Reave Reported Cairn

OS Map: SX 65970 85970
NMR record: SX 68 NE 48
HER record: MDV6160
ShortName: CN?ShovelReave
Grinsell: B:CHA 1a
Notes: 'Cairn' S of fourfold circle, now known to be part of reave. Worth 1946b, pl.3. Probably a duplicate of GID 3a, see Fourfold Circle (near) Reported Cist.

Nearby sites: SX65978597

Shoveldown Central Settlement Reported Cist

OS Map: SX 65764 85857
NMR record: SX 68 NE 111
HER record: MDV54531
PMD: Shovel Down W.
ShortName: CT:ShovelSet
Butler map: 36.4
Notes: Butler Shoveldown Central Settlement Cairn 36.4 (Vol 2)
Ths cairn is described by Butler on p. 176. "Forty metres outside th south-west cornera small solitary cairn (5.0 x 0.3m) has been dug into, the displaced stones subsequently returned to the central pit where they lie in a loose pile". The cairn is shown on Fig 36.4 on p.176. It can be seen to be a few metres south of the Central Settlement. It also appears towards the top left on Fig 36.7 on p. 179. Fig 36.4 is a segment of Fig 36.7. Butler lists this site as a cist at SX 6576 8585.

The NMR site 889100 is the only NMR site that matches. Located at SX 6575 8588 which is within 32 m. It is listed as 4.9 x 0.65 m. "A turf covered stoney cairn situated near the crest of the N facing flank of Shovel Down 20m S of a small settlement (SX 68 NE 41). It measures 4.9m in diameter and survives to a height of 0.65m. A stone filled hollow 1.9m in diameter and about 0.2m deep lies slightly E of centre. There are no traces of a cist or a retaining circle."

The HER has two entries. HER 54531 is clearly NMR record 889100, same size and location. It refers to Butler p.179;fig 36.7. The HER record 61777 gives Butler's size and location. It also includes a quote from Butler: "Dug into, the displaced stones subsequently returned to the central pit where they lie in a loose pile". Clearly these two records refer to the same site. What record 61777 adds is the fact that Butler claims it to be a possible cist.

UPDATE 31/12/2022. HER record MDV61777 has been deleted.
Nearby sites: SX65768586

Shovel Down Settlement

OS Map: SX 65800 85900
NMR record: SX 68 NE 41
HER record: MDV6163
Megalithic Portal: 10386
ShortName: ST ShovelDown
Butler map: 36.4
Nearby sites: SX65808590

Central Settlement Reported Cairn

OS Map: SX 65700 86240
NMR: No record found
HER record: MDV134083
ShortName: CN?Central S1
Butler map: 36.4
Notes: Butler: "Another cairn, apparently undug, lies on the open hillside 250 m north of the enclosures downhill from several vry low mounds, all possible burial cairns".
Nearby sites: SX65708624

Shoveldown N.W Cairnfield Master

OS Map: SX 64350 86100
NMR record: SX 68 NW 109
HER record: MDV28132
ShortName: CN:ShovelNW M
Notes: Cairn cemetery on Long Ridge between Stonetor Brook and th North Teign River with eight cairns, one with a cist.

HER: The monument, which falls into five areas, includes eight round cairns and a cist situated on Long Ridge, locally known as Langridge, overlooking the valley of the River North Teign. These mounds form a cairn cemetery situated between two broadly contemporary stone hut circle settlements. Six of the mounds are circular in shape, vary in diameter between 4.1 metres and 6 metres and stand between 0.5 metres and 0.7 metres high. The remaining two mounds are oval and the largest of these measures 6 metres long by 4 metres wide and stands up 0.7 metres high. One cairn contains a cist which measures 0.83 metres square by up to 0.47 metres deep. The capstone, which once covered the cist, now lies 0.7 metres north-north-west of the cist. At least three of the cairns are partly surrounded by edge set stones indicating the presence of kerbs.
Nearby sites: SX64358610

Shoveldown N.W. 1 Cist

OS Map: SX 64389 86247
NMR record: SX 68 NW 14
HER record: MDV4394
Megalithic Portal: 45782
PMD: Stonetor Hill
Alternate name: Shoveldown N.W.1 Cist
ShortName: CT:ShovelNW 1
Butler map: 37.5.1
Butler Vol 5: p.202 & Fig.145
Grinsell: GID 1
Notes: NB. NGR from PMD is SX64398640. "The remains of a Bronze age cairn and cist which form part of a cairn cemetery on Long Ridge, known locally as Langridge, overlooking the valley of the River North Teign. The cairn has a circular mound which measures 5.2 metres in diameter and 0.5 metres high. The cist measures 0.83 metres square by up to 0.47 metres deep. The capstone, which once covered the cist, now lies 0.7 metres NNW of the cist." Butler Shoveldown N.W.1. - Vol. 2. Map 37.5. (diagram Vol. 5. p.202).
Nearby sites: SX64398625

Shoveldown N.W.2 Cairn

OS Map: SX 64310 86300
NMR record: SX 68 NW 64
HER record: MDV54501
ShortName: CN:ShovelNW 2
Butler map: 37.5.2
Notes: "a turf-covered cairn on the gentle w-facing slope of langridge overlooking the north teign river. It measures 5.5m in diam with a maximum height of 0.6m. The steeply sloping sides give way to a virtually flat top with a slight hollow sw of centre. There are no obvious signs of robbing or excavation (probert)"
Nearby sites: SX64318630

Shoveldown N.W.3 Cairn

OS Map: SX 64360 86250
NMR record: SX 68 NW 15
HER record: MDV58684
ShortName: CN:ShovelNW 3
Butler map: 37.5.3
Nearby sites: SX64368625

Shoveldown N.W.4 Cairn

OS Map: SX 64380 86120
NMR record: SX 68 NW 15
HER record: MDV4395
ShortName: CN:ShovelNW 4
Butler map: 37.5.4
Grinsell: GID 2
Notes: "The n cairn, probably that described by os and grinsell, measures 4.5m in diam 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 (probert)"
Nearby sites: SX64388612

Shoveldown N.W.5 Cairn

OS Map: SX 64390 86110
NMR record: SX 68 NW 15
HER record: MDV54481
ShortName: CN:ShovelNW 5
Butler map: 37.5.5
Notes: "a probable mutilated cairn measures 3.6m n-s by 4.2m and 0.5m high on the n by 0.15m on the s. Though disturbed there is no distinct hollow usually associated with deliberate robbing. Some small stones protrude from the mound (probert)".
Nearby sites: SX64398611

Shoveldown N.W.6 Cairn

OS Map: SX 64350 85930
NMR record: SX 68 NW 65
HER record: MDV58683
ShortName: CN:ShovelNW 6
Butler map: 37.5.6
Nearby sites: SX64358593

Shoveldown N.W.7 Cairn

OS Map: SX 64230 86220
NMR: No record found
HER record: MDV37096
ShortName: CN:ShovelNW 7
Nearby sites: SX64238622

Shoveldown N.W.8 Cairn

OS Map: SX 64520 85920
NMR: No record found
HER record: MDV58285
ShortName: CN:ShovelNW 8
Nearby sites: SX64528592

Shoveldown N.W.9 Cairn

OS Map: SX 64410 86110
NMR: No record found
HER record: MDV54480
ShortName: CN:ShovelNW 9
Notes: HER: Eastern of three cairns of 3.9 metres diameter by 0.6 metres high within the cairn cemetery on Long Ridge ... 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 64418611. The E cairn, 3.9m in diameter and 0.6m high, is similarly steep-sided with two large boulders embedded in the otherwise flat top. A single upright stone, possibly part of a former kerb, is situated in the edge of the cairn.
Nearby sites: SX64418611

Thornworthy Corner (N) Cist

OS Map: SX 66113 85468
NMR record: SX 68 NE 42
HER record: MDV6183
Megalithic Portal: 45776
PMD: Downhill from Three Boys
Alternate name: Thornworthy Corner N. Cist
ShortName: CT Thornwort N
Butler map: 36.7
Grinsell: CHA 2
Notes: "Recorded as a cist by Worth (1932), based on the one remaining stone. 1991 survey thought it more likely the result of stone clearance for the nearby newtake wall" Butler Vol. 2. Map 36.7.
Nearby sites: SX66118547

Thornworthy Corner W. Cairn Circle

OS Map: SX 65990 85500
NMR record: SX 68 NE 203
HER record: MDV48855
ShortName: CN?Thornwort W
Butler map: 36.7
Grinsell: LYD 9
Turner: A24
Nearby sites: SX65998550

Stonetor Hill Cairn Circle

OS Map: SX 65244 85468
NMR record: SX 68 NE 115
HER record: MDV49461
Megalithic Portal: 52273
Alternate name: Stonetor Hill 1 Cairn Circle
ShortName: CC Stonetor 1
DPD page: 133
Turner: G12
Notes: Dubious site. "Two upright slabs situated in the shallow valley bottom above the headmire of the E arm of the Stonetor Brook. The slabs, 1.2m high, are positioned in line 1.0m apart and lie on the boundary of Gidleigh Parish and the Forest of Dartmoor, now Dartmoor Forest parish. The N face of the E stone has the letters 'GP' (Gidleigh parish). The S face is lichen covered. A deep water filled erosion hollow lies on the N side of these stones". Possibly site listed as Stone Circle G12 by Turner. For a photo of this site, see Boundary stone on Stonetor Hill
Nearby sites: SX65248547

Stonetor Hill 2 Cairn

OS Map: SX 65250 85380
NMR: No record found
HER record: MDV58358
ShortName: CN:Stonetor 2
Nearby sites: SX65258538

Stonetor Hill 3 Reported Cairn

OS Map: SX 65250 85380
NMR: No record found
HER record: MDV58359
ShortName: CN:Stonetor 3
Notes: Round cairn situated at the head of the valley between shovel down and stonetor hill. Diam 4m, width 1m, depth 0.1m. This cairn lies 0.6m from a leat embankment. A 1m wide and 0.1m deep trench orientated ne-sw cuts through the centre of the mound from side to side. Formerly listed here as a duplicate of HER 58358 but that appears to be a mistake as this cairn is trenched and the other one is not.
Nearby sites: SX65258538

Stonetor Hill Stone Ring Cairn Circle

OS Map: SX 65200 85360
NMR record: SX 68 NE 110
HER record: MDV48856
Megalithic Portal: 3478
Alternate name: Stonetor Hill 4 Stone Ring Cairn Circle
ShortName: RC:Stonetor 4
DPD page: 133
Turner: A3
Notes: Possible pound? "The feature consists of a sub-circular earthern bank 25m in diameter and up to 0.4m in height. It is best preserved on the North side where the bank is well defined, flat topped and has a plan width of about 4.0m On the South side the bank has been spread and flattened but still survives to 0.5m in height as a prominent outward-facing scarp, where the natural ground surface falls away from the enclsure. There is no entrance through the bank."
Nearby sites: SX65208536

Stonetor Brookhead E.1 Cairn

OS Map: SX 65324 85630
NMR record: SX 68 NE 52
HER record: MDV13027
ShortName: CN Stonetor E1
Butler map: 37.2.1
Notes: ?
Nearby sites: SX65328563

Stonetor Brookhead E. Cist

OS Map: SX 65279 85642
NMR record: SX 68 NE 75
HER record: MDV13023
Megalithic Portal: 45807
PMD: Stonetor Brook Head
Alternate name: Stonetor Brookhead E.2 Cist
ShortName: CT Stonetor E2
Butler map: 37.2.2
Butler Vol 5: p.201 & Fig.144
DPD page: 133
Notes: "A mutilated cist situated amongst peat cuttings on the moderate W slope of shovel Down. Only the N endstone, 0.6m long, remains in situ on the edge of a hollow 1.1m N-S by 0.9m and 0.2m deep. An irregular slab 0.15m thick, probably the disturbed coverstone, lies propped up on the endstone. There is no trace of a covering cairn". Lethbridge diagram p.133 and photo top p.133. Butler Vol. 2. Map 37.2 (diagram Vol 5 p.201).
Nearby sites: SX65288564

Wallabrook Bridge 1-9 Cairnfield Master

OS Map: SX 64500 86800
NMR record: SX 68 NW 109
HER record: MDV28132
ShortName: CN:WallabrookM
Nearby sites: SX64508680

Wallabrook Bridge 1 Cairn

OS Map: SX 64635 86994
NMR record: SX 68 NW 109
HER record: MDV34258
ShortName: CN:Wallabrook
Nearby sites: SX64648699

Wallabrook Bridge 2 Cairn

OS Map: SX 64608 86962
NMR record: SX 68 NW 109
HER record: MDV34259
ShortName: CN:Wallabrook2
Nearby sites: SX64618696

Wallabrook Bridge 3 Cairn

OS Map: SX 64577 86932
NMR record: SX 68 NW 109
HER record: MDV34260
ShortName: CN:Wallabrook3
Nearby sites: SX64588693

Wallabrook Bridge 4 Cairn

OS Map: SX 64554 86897
NMR record: SX 68 NW 109
HER record: MDV34261
ShortName: CN:Wallabrook4
Nearby sites: SX64558690

Wallabrook Bridge 5 Cairn

OS Map: SX 64447 86944
NMR record: SX 68 NW 109
HER record: MDV34262
ShortName: CN:Wallabrook5
Nearby sites: SX64458694

Wallabrook Bridge 6 Cairn

OS Map: SX 64511 86871
NMR record: SX 68 NW 109
HER record: MDV34263
ShortName: CN:Wallabrook6
Nearby sites: SX64518687

Wallabrook Bridge 7 Cairn

OS Map: SX 64458 86912
NMR record: SX 68 NW 109
HER record: MDV34264
ShortName: CN:Wallabrook7
Nearby sites: SX64468691

Wallabrook Bridge 8 Cairn

OS Map: SX 64462 86847
NMR record: SX 68 NW 109
HER record: MDV34265
ShortName: CN:Wallabrook8
Nearby sites: SX64468685

Wallabrook Bridge 9 Cairn

OS Map: SX 64455 86815
NMR record: SX 68 NW 109
HER record: MDV34266
ShortName: CN:Wallabrook9
Nearby sites: SX64468682

Kestor Enclosed Settlement

OS Map: SX 66397 86846
NMR record: SX 68 NE 14
HER record: MDV6114
Megalithic Portal: 4617
ShortName: ST Kestor
Notes: The Kestor Settlement includes the Round Pound.
Nearby sites: SX66408685

Kes Tor Reported Cairn

OS Map: SX 66532 86276
NMR: No record found
HER record: MDV21222
Alternate name: Kestor Reported Cairn
ShortName: CN-Kestor
Notes: "Possible tor cairn beneath sheer nw scarp of kes tor. Composed of even-sized smallish stones. Approx 12m diameter, c 2m high, though the surrounding scree makes accurate measurement difficult."
Nearby sites: SX66538628

Thornworthy Reported Stone Row

OS Map: SX 66375 85001
NMR: No record found
HER record: MDV6666
ShortName: SR Thornworthy
Notes: HER: A series of large stones set into a prominent field bank of a field system. It was alleged to be a stone row but this is thought unlikely.

OS(1978): (SX 664850 to SX 663849) 'Stone Row' (NR) (1971 OS map).(10/02/1978) This recent publication entry (not on OS 25" 1904 or OS 6" 1961) is not a stone row but refers to some large stones set at irregular intervals along the course of a prominent field bank of a field system oriented on Thornworthy Tor (SX 68 NE146).

The author located this feature on 03/03/2025 with Steve Szypko and we concluded this is regular stones in a reave, most probably prehistoric, but not a stone row.
Nearby sites: SX66388500

Thornworthy Reported Stone Circle

OS Map: SX 65930 85035
NMR: No record found
HER: No record found
ShortName: SC Thornworthy
Notes: Possible stone circle at Thornworthy reported by Sam Goodwin on a Facebook posting. Facebook: Possible Stone Circle at Thornworthy?. The HER entry MDV6666 perhaps relates to this feature, a discounted reported stone row.

Sam had been looking at the "sacred Crescent" of stone circles and postulated that to complete the pattern one was missing between Fernworthy and Shovel Down at a point "X". This location turns out to be close to the boundary wall of the Thornworthy enclosure and Sam noticed that "at Point X the concentration of larger stones is noticable, with more than 26 'well shaped' slabs and pillars incorporated into the wall."

The suggestion is the possibility that a stone circle, or stone row, was destroyed at this location and the stones incorporated in the wall.

The references below are not about this possible feature. They are early accounts of the area by authors who all complained of sites in this area being robbed out. They maybe useful background reading. Robbed stones from nearby monuments? If these stones do not represent a destroyed stone circle or stone row, another possibility is they may have originated from some of the other monuments in the area which is also of great interest.

The photo has been reproduced with kind permission from Sam and copyright remains with Sam.

The author visited this feature on 03/03/2025 with Steve Szypko. The grid reference has been updated. We can confirm that there are substantial stones in the wall at this location which could be robbed from monuments or could just be the stones to hand for the wall builders. One of the stones has signs of a rock basin in it which suggests it was brought in from one of the nearby tors, maybe Thornworthy Tor.
Nearby sites: SX65938504