Prehistoric sites within 3km of SX 56250 90840

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About the database listings: In all listings clicking on the photo or the site name will open a page for the site with a larger photo and further details from the database. The database now has over 6680 records covering nearly all publicly listed sites on Dartmoor including around 4800 round houses. This level of detail is of interest to archaeologists but tends to swamp listings of sites more likely to be of interest for walkers. For this reason, the listings default to around 550 core sites only. These are the stone circles, stone rows and the ring cairns listed by Turner. The default search radius is 2 km. The controls below the map can be used to start a new search by entering a 6- or 8-digit reference (without the prefix "SX"). The search radius can be specified and you can add incremental Display layers of detail on top of the core sites. If using a more detailed layer you will need to decrease the search radius to avoid getting hundreds of search results.

• Core sites Default listing of core sites consisting of stone circles & rows and some of the major ring cairns.
• Plus cairns adds approx. 1000 cairns and other minor sites not included in the core listings but excluding round houses.
• Plus round houses adds approx. 4800 round houses.
• Plus non-sites adds in the records for sites that no longer exist or are not prehistoric sites.
• Plus duplicates adds records excluded as duplicates. Those maybe duplicate records in external listings (e.g. the Historic Environment Records). For example, some sites have been identified as cairns in some listings and interpreted as round houses in other listings and both records appear.

These listings have incorporated, matched up and merged all of the records from all of the major archaeological listings including: Worth, Grinsell, Turner, Butler, Bill Radcliffe, Sandy Gerrard, Megalithic Portal, the National Monument Records and the Historic Environment Records. The author would like to thank Bill, Sandy, the lovely people both at Megalithic Portal (especially Anne Tate who did an amazing job to link listings) and at ACE Archaeology for collaborative work over the years to synchronise and correct listings across the various websites which now interlink. A culmination of years of work the final merger of cairn records took 3 months of cross referencing in 2017 the result being a snapshot of the records at that time. This data has in turn been refined since by field work and research. The round house data was supplied by Sandy Gerrard. Grid references are in order of accuracy: from Google Earth satellite, if visible and found, from a Garmin GPS reading, if visited by the author and from the literature otherwise. Individual site pages will state the source of the grid reference and provide satellite imagery. If a site listing lacks a photo it has not yet been visited by the author in which case the grid reference is from the literature.

Currently the database only includes sites which can be represented by a grid reference. Reaves are not included as they require GIS shape technology which is beyond the current capability of this system. To see the sources for the records, look at the tables on the resources menu. The database listings can also be viewed on a Google map and downloaded as GPS datasets for Garmin devices.

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List of sites within 3km of SX 56250 90840

Branscombe's Loaf (duplicate) Reported Cairn

OS Map: SX 552 890
HER: MDV50574
Alternate name: Branscombe's Loaf (duplicate) Reported Cairn
ShortName: CN:Brans 6 dup
Notes: Duplicate of HER 48863
Nearby sites: SX 552 890
Distance: 2.12km

Branscombe's Loaf 4 Cairn

OS Map: SX 55194 89076
HER: MDV50575
Alternate name: Branscombe's Loaf 4 Cairn
ShortName: CN:Branscomb 4
Nearby sites: SX 55194 89076
Distance: 2.06km

Branscombe's Loaf 5 Cairn

OS Map: SX 5525 8909
HER: MDV50576
Alternate name: Branscombe's Loaf 5 Cairn
ShortName: CN:Branscomb 5
Nearby sites: SX 5525 8909
Distance: 2.02km

Branscombes Loaf (C.6) Cairnfield Master

OS Map: SX 552 891
HER: MDV134915
ShortName: CN:Branscomb M
Notes: This is the master record for a cairn cemetry and as such set as a duplicate record. See individual entries.
Nearby sites: SX 552 891
Distance: 2.03km

Black Down Cairn

OS Map: SX 58463 92328
HER: MDV61330
ShortName: CN BlackDown 1
Butler map: 42.5
Notes: "The monument includes a round cairn situated on Black Down on a narrow shelf on a steep east facing slope overlooking the valley of the Moor Brook. The cairn measures 8m in diameter and stands up to 0.8m high. A hollow in the centre of the mound represents the site of an early investigation. A further narrow trench cut next to the north western side of the mound is probably the result of historic military interference."
Nearby sites: SX 58463 92328
Distance: 2.67km

Yes Tor N.W. Cairnfield Master

OS Map: SX 5723 9100
HER: MDV134416
ShortName: CN?YesTorN M
Butler map: 42.7.1
Notes: Master record for 3 clearance cairns, see individual records. This record marked as a duplicate as a master record.
Nearby sites: SX 5723 9100
Distance: 0.99km

Yes Tor N.W.1 Clearance Cairn

OS Map: SX 5723 9100
HER: MDV134416
ShortName: CN?YesTorN 1
Butler map: 42.7.1
Notes: Clearance cairn
Nearby sites: SX 5723 9100
Distance: 0.99km

Yes Tor N.W.2 Clearance Cairn

OS Map: SX 5724 9102
HER: MDV134416
ShortName: CN?YesTorN 2
Butler map: 42.7.2
Notes: Clearance cairn
Nearby sites: SX 5724 9102
Distance: 1.01km

Yes Tor N.W.3 Clearance Cairn

OS Map: SX 5728 9100
HER: MDV134416
ShortName: CN?YesTorN 3
Butler map: 42.7.3
Notes: Clearance cairn
Nearby sites: SX 5728 9100
Distance: 1.04km

Longstone Hill (c.24) Cairnfield Master

OS Map: SX 568 908
HER: MDV5577
ShortName: CN:Longstone M
Butler map: 42.8
Notes: HER: A cairnfield containing 39 small irregular cairns on the crest and upper slopes of Longstone Hill. The majority relate to stone clearance activity perhaps during a period when the area was considered suitable for cultivation or simply to gather stone for use elsewhere. Features were recorded and scheduled in 1994 as a Bronze Age cairnfield. Ground survey in 2004 shed doubt on this identification and suggests these are clearance cairns.

This record has been separated out into individual entries, hence marked as a duplicate. It is the master record.
Nearby sites: SX 568 908
Distance: 0.55km

Longstone Hill S. Cairn

OS Map: SX 56909 90553
HER: MDV52507
ShortName: CN:Longstone S
Butler map: 42.9
Notes: HER: A very disturbed cairn on Longstone Hill. The mound measures 8.7 metres north-south by 8.3 metres and stands a maximum of 1.0 metres high on its west side. The western half of the interior is occupied by two amorphous hollows, which appear to be unrecorded antiquarian excavations. Spoil from these features has been deposited on the southern flank of the cairn. There is no evidence to suggest the presence of a kerb or cist.
Nearby sites: SX 56909 90553
Distance: 0.72km

Corn Ridge W.4.1 Clearance Cairn

OS Map: SX 54604 89120
HER: MDV52422
ShortName: CN CornRg W4.1
Butler map: 43.4.1
Notes: Butler:" A miniature cairn (3.0 x 0.2 m) a few metres from the hut (SiteID=6900) may be the site of a burial" (gerrard) diam 3.6m, height 0.6m - clearance cairn
Nearby sites: SX 54604 89120
Distance: 2.38km

Corn Ridge W.2 Cairn

OS Map: SX 54434 88904
HER: MDV4673
ShortName: CN CornRg W2
Butler map: 43.8.2
Grinsell: BRI 4
Notes: This monument includes a round cairn and stone hut circle situated on a narrow natural terrace on a steep west-facing slope overlooking west Devon. The cairn mound measures 16m in diameter and stands up to 0.8m high. A hollow in the centre of the mound suggests partial early excavation or robbing. Resembles ring cairn. The stone hut circle lies 7.5m ENE of the cairn and survives as a 1m-wide and 0.3m-high rubble bank surrounding an internal area measuring 3.2m long by 2.3m wide.
Nearby sites: SX 54434 88904
Distance: 2.65km

Corn Ridge W.4.2 Cairn

OS Map: SX 54565 89205
HER: MDV52423
ShortName: CN CornRg W4.2
Butler map: 43.4.2
Notes: (gerrard) largest of 4 cairns.6m by 4m by 0.7m high. May represent a partly damaged funerary cairn, which was incorporated into the later field system. NMR A. NB. Visited by author on 20/06/22 and again on 22/06/22 when it was noted that walling traces in and out of this site which is consistent with other accounts of this site (relevance being many sites in close proximity leading to confusing records).
Nearby sites: SX 54565 89205
Distance: 2.35km

Lake Down (c.12) Cairnfield Master

OS Map: SX 542 888
HER: MDV12848
ShortName: CN:LakeDown M
Butler map: 43.8
Notes: This is the master record for a cairn cemetry and as such set as a duplicate record. See individual entries.

A cairnfield comprising a total 12 cairns, one outlier and a group of 11.

Lake Down cairnfield. The 11 cairns forming the largest part of a cairnfield on Lake Down are situated on a narrow natural terrace on a steep west-facing slope overlooking West Devon. Nine of the mounds are sub-circular and these range in size from 2m to 6.3m in diameter and stand between 0.4m and 1.2m high. The remaining two are ovoid, and measure 6m long, 3m wide and stand up to 0.6m high. The average height of all the mounds is 0.64m. One cairn has a shallow central hollow, suggesting robbing or partial excavation. Some of the cairns may contain burials, but the group most likely represents stone clearance connected with cultivation of the area. See related records.
Nearby sites: SX 542 888
Distance: 2.89km

Corn Ridge W.3 Cairn

OS Map: SX 54468 89125
HER: MDV12846
ShortName: CN CornRg W3
Butler map: 43.9
Grinsell: BRI 2
Notes: Cairn mound measures 9.3 metres in diameter and stands up to 0.7 metres high. A shallow hollow in the centre of the mound, measuring 1.5 metres long, 1.3 metres wide and 0.2 metres deep, and another on the western edge, measuring 2.0 metres square and 0.4 metres deep, suggest partial early excavation or robbing.
Nearby sites: SX 54468 89125
Distance: 2.47km

Corn Ridge N.W.2 Cairn

OS Map: SX 54610 89480
HER: MDV55327
ShortName: CN CornRg NW2
Butler map: 43.10.2
Notes: Butler Corn Ridge NW2. Northern most of pair of cairns near stone circle. This was previously matched to the southern terminal of the cairn row but it looks likely they are two separate cairns. This being around 5o-60 metres north of the southern one of the pair (site 10) mentioned by Butler. The southern terminal of the cairn row should be another 30 metres or so to the north and is now a seprate entry with photo and accurate grid reference. The grid reference for this record is that originally published by Butler. Field work is required to clarify this actually relates to a real feature and is nota duplicate of the terminal cairn.
Nearby sites: SX 54610 89480
Distance: 2.13km

Sourton Row N Cairn

OS Map: SX 54746 89834
HER: MDV4628
ShortName: CN SourtonRow
Butler map: 43.11
Grinsell: OKE 3
Notes: This cairn is the northern terminal cairn associated with the cairn row at Sourton. Round cairn, scheduled with two other prehistoric features; another round cairn and a stone circle. The top is uneven with stones showing; kerb stone visible. A series of small cairns form a line from this cairn heading southwards passing the stone circle.
Nearby sites: SX 54746 89834
Distance: 1.81km

Homerton Hill 1 Cairn

OS Map: SX 5623 9037
HER: MDV52470
ShortName: CN:Homerton 1
Notes: HER: Two circular cairns and an ovoid cairn lie within an enclosure, forming part of a cairnfield on Homerton Hill. The two circular mounds measure 4 metres and 6.3 metres in diameter and stand up to 0.4 metres and 0.7 metres high respectively. The larger mound has a central hollow, measuring 2.3 etresm by 1.2 metres by 0.15 metres deep, suggesting that it has been robbed or partially excavated. A length of lynchet measuring 1 metre wide and 0.3 metres high leads from the large cairn to a nearby ring cairn. The ovoid cairn is aligned east-west and measures 4.7 metres by 2.3 metres by 0.4 metres high.
Nearby sites: SX 5623 9037
Distance: 0.47km

Homerton Hill 2 Cairn

OS Map: SX 56221 90545
HER: MDV134924
ShortName: CN:Homerton 2
Notes: HER: Cairn within cairnfield on Homerton Hill. The cairn is ovoid in shape and measures 5.9 metres long, 3.9 metres wide and stands up to 0.5 metres high. It forms part of a group of mounds which most likely represents stone clearance connected with cultivation of the area.
Nearby sites: SX 56221 90545
Distance: 0.30km

Homerton Hill 3 Cairn Circle

OS Map: SX 5622 9037
HER: MDV52472
ShortName: CN:Homerton 3
Notes: HER: Possible ring cairn of 9.5 metres diameter lies on the crest of Homerton Hill. The enclosing bank on the south side is 2.4 metres wide by 0.4 metres high. This feature has been incorporated into a later field system, also associated with a hut circle and several clusters of clearance cairns some of which have been Scheduled.
Nearby sites: SX 5622 9037
Distance: 0.47km

Sourton Row S Cairn

OS Map: SX 54623 89529
HER: MDV134910
ShortName: CN SourtonRowS
Notes: HER: Cairn at the southern end of the cairn alignment to the south-east of Sourton Tors of 10 metres diameter by 0.4 metres high. A number of shallow hollows in the surface of the mound suggest partial early excavation or robbing
Nearby sites: SX 54623 89529
Distance: 2.09km

Homerton Hill 4 Cairn

OS Map: SX 5616 9032
HER: MDV52473
ShortName: CN:Homerton 4
Notes: HER: group of seven cairns of between 3 metres and 5.7 metres diameter by between 0.8 metres and 1.1 metres high forming part of the cairn cemetery on Homerton Hill
Nearby sites: SX 5616 9032
Distance: 0.53km

Homerton Hill 5 Cairn

OS Map: SX 56082 90546
HER: MDV52474
ShortName: CN Homerton 5
Notes: HER: this cairn forms the westernmost mound in a cairnfield. Measures 5m in diam and stands up to 0.4m high. The s part of the mound has seen limited damage, probably as a result of partial robbing and the core of large stones is therefore exposed. This cairn may contain burials, but the mound does form part of a group which most likely represent stone clearance connected with cultivation of the area
Nearby sites: SX 56082 90546
Distance: 0.34km

Homerton Hill (c.20) Cairnfield Master

OS Map: SX 561 905
HER: MDV12886
ShortName: CN:Homerton M
Butler map: 43.15
Notes: HER: Remains include a hut circle, lengths of turf-covered stony bank forming part of the associated field system which covers an area of approximately 2.0 hectares and at least twenty small clearance cairns. Several of the clearance cairns appear to have been confused with sepulchral monuments in the past and display shallow delvings in their tops. When combined with the incomplete nature of the field system the cairns suggest that the phase of enclosure in this area occurred in the later Prehistoric period and remained unfinished. Somewhat unusually for Dartmoor the field system encloses an earlier prehistoric ring cairn.

This is the master record for a cairn cemetery and as such set as a duplicate record. See individual entries.
Nearby sites: SX 561 905
Distance: 0.37km

Homerton Hill 6 Cairn

OS Map: SX 5613 9045
HER: MDV52475
ShortName: CN:Homerton 6
Notes: HER: This cairn forms an outlying part of a cairnfield. Cairn measures 4 metres in diameter and stands up to 0.2 metres high. The north-western part of the mound has seen limited damage, probably as a result of partial robbing. This cairn may contain burials, but the mound does form part of a group which most likely represent stone clearance connected with cultivation of the area.
Nearby sites: SX 5613 9045
Distance: 0.41km

Homerton Hill 7 Cairn

OS Map: SX 5615 9050
HER: MDV5578
ShortName: CN:Homerton 7
Notes: Update 31/12/2022: This record was previously associated with HER record MDV52476 which has been deleted. This record has now been linked to MDV5578 and the NGRs updated accordingly.

HER: Cairn of 4 metres diameter by up to 0.7 metres high forming part of a cairnfield on Homerton Hill. A shallow central hollow, 0.7 metres by 0.4 metres by 0.1 metres deep, suggests robbing or partial early excavation. This cairn may contain burials, but the mound does form part of a group which most likely represent stone clearance connected with cultivation of the area
Nearby sites: SX 5615 9050
Distance: 0.35km

Homerton Hill S. Cairn

OS Map: SX 56409 90182
HER: MDV103577
ShortName: CN Homerton S
Butler map: 43.15
Notes: HER: Cairn 300 metres to the south of the cairnfield on Homerton Hill. The turf covered mound measures 15 metres in diameter by up to 0.6 metres high
Nearby sites: SX 56409 90182
Distance: 0.68km

Homerton Hill 8 Cairn

OS Map: SX 56217 90570
HER: MDV52478
ShortName: CN Homerton 8
Notes: HER: Cairn forming part of a cairnfield on Homerton Hill. The cairn is ovoid in shape and measures 5.9 metres long, 3.9 metres wide and stands up to 0.5 metres high. The mound forms part of a group which most likely represents stone clearance connected with cultivation of the area.
Nearby sites: SX 56217 90570
Distance: 0.27km

Homerton Hill 9 Cairn

OS Map: SX 56268 90541
HER: MDV52479
ShortName: CN:Homerton 9
Notes: HER: This cairn forms an outlying part of a cairnfield. The cairn measures 4.3 metres in diameter and stands up to 0.3 metres high. This cairn forms part of a group of mounds which most likely represents stone clearance connected with cultivation of the area.
Nearby sites: SX 56268 90541
Distance: 0.30km

Longstone Hill 1 Cairn

OS Map: SX 56606 91132
HER: MDV5574
ShortName: CN:Longstone 1
Butler map: 42.8.1
Notes: HER: Two possible prehistoric clearance cairns. Both mounds are sub-circular in shape. The western mound measures 6m in diameter and stands up to 1.1m high on the downslope side and 0.3m high on the upslope, whilst the eastern mound measures 5m in diameter, 0.3m high on the downslope and 0.2m high on the upslope. Many of the mounds within the cairnfield are crest sited and are therefore clearly visible from long distances to the east and west. This situation strongly suggests that many of the cairns probably contain burials, although the size and shape of some mounds suggests that some may also be associated with stone clearance connected with cultivation of the area.
Nearby sites: SX 56606 91132
Distance: 0.46km

Longstone Hill 2 Cairn

OS Map: SX 56691 91140
HER: MDV5575
ShortName: CN:Longstone 2
Butler map: 42.8.2
Notes: HER: A disturbed cairn on the level summit of Longstone Hill 60m east of the flagstaff. The circular cairn measures 9.4m in diameter and stands 0.4m high.
Nearby sites: SX 56691 91140
Distance: 0.53km

Longstone Hill 3 Cairn

OS Map: SX 56787 91355
HER: MDV20564
ShortName: CN:Longstone 3
Butler map: 42.8.3
Notes: HER: The mound is sub-circular in shape, measures 6.2m in diameter and stands up to 1.2m high on the downslope side and 0.5m high on the upslope. Many of the mounds within the cairnfield are crest sited and are therefore clearly visible from long distances to the east and west. This situation strongly suggests that many of the cairns probably contain burials, although the size and shape of some mounds suggests that some may also be associated with stone clearance connected with cultivation of the area.
Nearby sites: SX 56787 91355
Distance: 0.74km

Longstone Hill 4 Cairn

OS Map: SX 56801 90697
HER: MDV52484
ShortName: CN:Longstone 4
Butler map: 42.8.4
Notes: HER: Four cairns were recorded at this location in 1994 situated on the ridge south of Longstone Hill forming part of a cairnfield. Possibly prehistoric clearance cairns.

HER quoting Gerrard:
(09/02/1994) SX56799069 Four cairns. Two of the mounds are sub-circular in shape and the average height of all the mounds is 0.53m. The individual cairns can be described as follows:
1. SX 56789071 Cairn measures 3.6m in diameter and up to 0.7m high.
2. SX 56819071 Cairn is oval in shape, measuring 6m by 3.5m, up to 0.7m high and is aligned north-north-east by south-south-west. The north-eastern part has seen limited damage and is now 0.1m high.
3. SX 56799068 Cairn measures 2.5m in diameter and up to 0.4m high.
4. SX 56789068 Cairn is oval in shape, measuring 5m by 2.5m, up to 0.3m high and aligned north-north-west by south-south-east.
Nearby sites: SX 56801 90697
Distance: 0.57km

Longstone Hill 5 Cairn

OS Map: SX 5675 9065
HER: MDV52485
ShortName: CN:Longstone 5
Butler map: 42.8.5
Notes: HER: Both mounds are sub-circular in shape and these measure 2.8 metres and 4 metres in diameter and stand 0.2 metres and 0.4 metres high. A hollow in the north eastern side of the southern mound suggests partial early excavation or robbing. Many of the mounds within the cairnfield are crest sited and are therefore clearly visible from long distances to the east and west. This situation strongly suggests that many of the cairns probably contain burials, although the size and shape of some mounds suggests that some may also be associated with stone clearance connected with cultivation of the area.
Nearby sites: SX 5675 9065
Distance: 0.53km

Longstone Hill 6 Cairn

OS Map: SX 56726 90762
HER: MDV52486
ShortName: CN:Longstone 6
Butler map: 42.8.6
Notes: HER: The mound is sub-circular in shape, measures 4m in diameter and stands up to 0.35m high. A hollow in the centre of the mound suggests partial early excavation or robbing. Many of the mounds within the cairnfield are crest sited and are therefore clearly visible from long distances to the east and west. This situation strongly suggests that many of the cairns probably contain burials, although the size and shape of some mounds suggests that some may also be associated with stone clearance connected with cultivation of the area.
Nearby sites: SX 56726 90762
Distance: 0.48km

Longstone Hill 7 Cairn

OS Map: SX 56684 90617
HER: MDV52487
ShortName: CN:Longstone 7
Butler map: 42.8.7
Notes: HER: Possible prehistoric clearance cairn. Feature is sub-circular in shape, 4.5 metres in diameter standing up to 0.9 metres high on the downslope side and 0.3 metres high on the upslope. Many of the cairns within the group are crest sited, strongly suggesting that many probably contain burials, although the size and shape of some mounds suggests that some may also be associated with stone clearance
Nearby sites: SX 56684 90617
Distance: 0.49km

Longstone Hill 8 Cairn

OS Map: SX 56745 90399
HER: MDV52488
ShortName: CN:Longstone 8
Butler map: 42.8.8
Notes: HER quoting Gerrard:
Two cairns. The northern mound (at SX 56749040) is oval, 5m by 4m, stands up to 0.4m high and is aligned east-west. The southern mound (at SX 56749039) is sub-circular, 8m in diameter and stands up to 0.6m high.
Nearby sites: SX 56745 90399
Distance: 0.66km

Longstone Hill 9 Cairn

OS Map: SX 56724 90352
HER: MDV52489
ShortName: CN:Longstone 9
Butler map: 42.8.9
Notes: HER quoting Gerrard: SX56729035 Southernmost cairn forming part of a cairnfield of at least 64 mounds. Sub-circular in shape, 4.5m in diam and up to 0.7m high (mpp).

Newman: There is no ground evidence in the area described by the grid reference to suggest the presence of a cairn. The cairnfield described in 1994 (1393516) commences some 300m to the north. Suspect grid reference.
Nearby sites: SX 56724 90352
Distance: 0.68km

Longstone Hill 10 Cairn

OS Map: SX 56601 90695
HER: MDV52491
ShortName: CN:Longstone10
Butler map: 42.8.10
Notes: HER: Three possible prehistoric clearance cairns. All three are sub-circular, between 3.4m and 4m in diameter and up to between 0.5m and 0.8m high. Many of the cairns within the group are crest sited, strongly suggesting that many of the cairns probably contain burials, although the size and shape of some mounds suggests that some may also be associated with stone clearance
Nearby sites: SX 56601 90695
Distance: 0.38km

Longstone Hill 11 Cairn

OS Map: SX 56533 90750
HER: MDV52492
ShortName: CN:Longstone11
Butler map: 42.8.11
Notes: HER: Three cairns forming part of a cairnfield of at least 64 mounds. Two of the mounds are sub-circular. The north and south cairns measure 2.5 metres in diameter. The third cairn is ovoid in shape, is aligned east-west and measures 4.0 metres by 2.0 metres.
Nearby sites: SX 56533 90750
Distance: 0.30km

Longstone Hill 12 Cairn

OS Map: SX 56824 90963
HER: MDV52493
ShortName: CN:Longstone12
Butler map: 42.8.12
Notes: HER: The northern mound measures 4.3m in diameter and stands 1m high on the downslope side and 0.3m high on the upslope. The southern mound measures 3.2m in diameter and stands up to 0.5m high. Many of the mounds within the cairnfield are crest sited and are therefore clearly visible from long distances to the east and west. This situation strongly suggests that many of the cairns probably contain burials, although the size and shape of some mounds suggests that some may also be associated with stone clearance connected with cultivation of the area.
Nearby sites: SX 56824 90963
Distance: 0.59km

Longstone Hill 13 Cairn

OS Map: SX 56777 90969
HER: MDV52494
ShortName: CN:Longstone13
Butler map: 42.8.13
Notes: HER: The northern mound measures 4.3m in diameter and stands up to 0.7m high. The southern mound, which has seen limited damage as a result of a track cutting through the western edge, measures 4.2m in diameter and stands up to 0.7m high. Many of the mounds within the cairnfield are crest sited and are therefore clearly visible from long distances to the east and west. This situation strongly suggests that many of the cairns probably contain burials, although the size and shape of some mounds suggests that some may also be associated with stone clearance connected with cultivation of the area.
Nearby sites: SX 56777 90969
Distance: 0.54km

Longstone Hill 14 Cairn

OS Map: SX 56803 91237
HER: MDV52495
ShortName: CN:Longstone14
Butler map: 42.8.14
Notes: HER: The mound is sub-circular in shape, measures 5m in diameter and stands up to 0.7m high. Many of the mounds within the cairnfield are crest sited and are therefore clearly visible from long distances to the east and west. This situation strongly suggests that many of the cairns probably contain burials, although the size and shape of some mounds suggests that some may also be associated with stone clearance connected with cultivation of the area.
Nearby sites: SX 56803 91237
Distance: 0.68km

Longstone Hill 15 Cairn

OS Map: SX 56771 91277
HER: MDV52496
ShortName: CN:Longstone15
Butler map: 42.8.15
Notes: HER: Two of the mounds are sub-circular in shape, and these measure 3.2m in diameter by 0.6m high and 3.8m in diameter by 0.4m high. The remaining mound is oval in shape, is aligned NNW to SSE, measures 4m long by 2.3m wide and stands up to 0.3m high. Many of the mounds within the cairnfield are crest sited and are therefore clearly visible from long distances to the east and west. This situation strongly suggests that many of the cairns probably contain burials, although the size and shape of some mounds suggests that some may also be associated with stone clearance connected with cultivation of the area.
Nearby sites: SX 56771 91277
Distance: 0.68km

Longstone Hill 16 Cairn

OS Map: SX 56729 90976
HER: MDV52497
ShortName: CN:Longstone16
Butler map: 42.8.16
Notes: HER: The mound is sub-circular in shape, measures 3m in diameter and stands up to 0.2m high. Many of the mounds within the cairnfield are crest sited and are therefore clearly visible from long distances to the east and west. This situation strongly suggests that many of the cairns probably contain burials, although the size and shape of some mounds suggests that some may also be associated with stone clearance connected with cultivation of the area.
Nearby sites: SX 56729 90976
Distance: 0.50km

Longstone Hill 17 Cairn

OS Map: SX 56664 91015
HER: MDV52498
ShortName: CN:Longstone17
Butler map: 42.8.17
Notes: HER: The western mound measures 4.5m in diameter and stands up to 0.4m high, whilst the eastern mound measures 5.5m in diameter and 0.3m high. Many of the mounds within the cairnfield are crest sited and are therefore clearly visible from long distances to the east and west. This situation strongly suggests that many of the cairns probably contain burials, although the size and shape of some mounds suggests that some may also be associated with stone clearance connected with cultivation of the area.
Nearby sites: SX 56664 91015
Distance: 0.45km

Longstone Hill 18 Cairn

OS Map: SX 56702 91080
HER: MDV52499
ShortName: CN:Longstone18
Butler map: 42.8.18
Notes: HER: Possible prehistoric clearance cairn. Sub-circular, 4.2m in diameter and up to 0.3m high. A central hollow, 1m square by 0.2m deep, suggests partial early excavation or robbing.
Nearby sites: SX 56702 91080
Distance: 0.51km

Longstone Hill 19 Cairn

OS Map: SX 56597 91072
HER: MDV52500
ShortName: CN:Longstone19
Butler map: 42.8.19
Notes: HER: Four possible prehistoric clearance cairns - part of MDV5577. Gerrard (1994) records four possible cairns forming part of a cairnfield. Three are sub-circular; The remaining mound is ovoid. 2004 survey identified two of the four in vicinity.

HER quoting Gerrard:
SX 56589107 Four cairns forming part of a cairnfield of at least 64 mounds. Three are sub-circular, and these can be described individually as follows:
1. SX 56589108 Cairn measures 3m in diameter and up to 0.8m high on the downslope side and 0.2m high on the upslope.
2. SX 56589106 Cairn measures 5m in diameter and up to 0.8m high on the downslope side and 0.2m high on the upslope.
3. SX 56609107 Cairn measures 6m in diameter and up to 0.3m high.
The remaining mound is ovoid, 5.8m by 4m, is aligned west-south-west by east-north-east and stands up to 0.8m high on the downslope side and 0.3m high on the upslope.
Nearby sites: SX 56597 91072
Distance: 0.42km

Longstone Hill 20 Cairn

OS Map: SX 56566 91105
HER: MDV52501
ShortName: CN:Longstone20
Butler map: 42.8.20
Notes: HER: The mound is sub-circular in shape, measures 5m in diameter and stands up to 0.9m high on the downslope side and 0.3m high on the upslope. Many of the mounds within the cairnfield are crest sited and are therefore clearly visible from long distances to the east and west. This situation strongly suggests that many of the cairns probably contain burials, although the size and shape of some mounds suggests that some may also be associated with stone clearance connected with cultivation of the area.
Nearby sites: SX 56566 91105
Distance: 0.41km

Longstone Hill 21 Cairn

OS Map: SX 56654 91197
HER: MDV52502
ShortName: CN:Longstone21
Butler map: 42.8.21
Notes: HER: Two possible prehistoric clearance cairns. The northern mound measures 6.5 metres in diameter and stands up to 1 metres on the downslope side and 0.4 metres high on the upslope. The southern mound measures 2.5 metres in diameter and 0.2 metres high.
Nearby sites: SX 56654 91197
Distance: 0.54km

Longstone Hill 22 Cairn

OS Map: SX 56673 91252
HER: MDV52503
ShortName: CN:Longstone22
Butler map: 42.8.22
Notes: HER: Two of the mounds are ovoid in shape, are aligned north west to south east and measure respectively 3.5m long, 2.2m wide and 0.5m high, and 8m long, 4m wide and 0.8m high. The third mound is sub-circular, measures 5.7m in diameter and stands 1.1m high on the downslope side and 0.3m high on the upslope. Many of the mounds within the cairnfield are crest sited and are therefore clearly visible from long distances to the east and west. This situation strongly suggests that many of the cairns probably contain burials, although the size and shape of some mounds suggests that some may also be associated with stone clearance connected with cultivation of the area.
Nearby sites: SX 56673 91252
Distance: 0.59km

Longstone Hill 23 Cairn

OS Map: SX 56751 91328
HER: MDV52504
ShortName: CN:Longstone23
Butler map: 42.8.23
Notes: HER: The mound is sub-circular in shape, measures 3m in diameter and stands up to 0.3m high. Many of the mounds within the cairnfield are crest sited and are therefore clearly visible from long distances to the east and west. This situation strongly suggests that many of the cairns probably contain burials, although the size and shape of some mounds suggests that some may also be associated with stone clearance connected with cultivation of the area.
Nearby sites: SX 56751 91328
Distance: 0.70km

Longstone Hill 24 Cairn

OS Map: SX 56714 91291
HER: MDV52505
ShortName: CN:Longstone24
Butler map: 42.8.24
Notes: HER: The mound is sub-circular in shape, measures 3m in diameter and stands up to 0.3m high. Many of the mounds within the cairnfield are crest sited and are therefore clearly visible from long distances to the east and west. This situation strongly suggests that many of the cairns probably contain burials, although the size and shape of some mounds suggests that some may also be associated with stone clearance connected with cultivation of the area.
Nearby sites: SX 56714 91291
Distance: 0.65km

Longstone Hill 25 Cairn

OS Map: SX 56791 90896
HER: MDV52506
ShortName: CN:Longstone25
Butler map: 42.8.25
Notes: HER: Possible prehistoric clearance cairn. Cairn is sub-circular in shape, measures 4.7m in diameter and stands up to 0.5m high. A hollow in the centre of the mound suggests partial early excavation or robbing.
Nearby sites: SX 56791 90896
Distance: 0.54km

Lake Down 1 Clearance Cairn

OS Map: SX 54130 88817
HER: MDV50578
ShortName: CN LakeDown 1
Notes: "Sub-circular in shape, measures 6m in diameter and stands up to 1.2m high. May contain burials, but it is also part of the nearby cairnfield which represents stone clearance connected with cultivation of the area" . The HER entries MDV61981 (now deleted) and MDV50578 refer to the same site. Lake Down 14 (SiteID=3218) which originally had same grid reference has now beenmarked as a duplicate record.
Nearby sites: SX 54130 88817
Distance: 2.93km

Lake Down 2 Clearance Cairn

OS Map: SX 54185 88722
HER: MDV50945
ShortName: CN LakeDown 2
Notes: There are 12 recorded cairns in this cairnfield, 1 outlier (cairn 1) and group of 11 cairns clustered together making 12 in total. It is impossible to match the HER entries from the descriptions provided due to lack of precision grid references on the HER for this group. For this reason the distinct cairns identified in the field and appearing in the photos have been arbitrarily allocated to one of the HER entries. The grid reference is that of the feature in the photo and is not the grid reference of the arbitrary HER entry allocated to this entry. The group was visited on 17/06/22 and 10 of the 12 cairns were recorded. Two of them, Cairn 9 and Cairn 12, were located on a follow up visit on 20/06/22. Cairn 10 and cairn 11 are oval shaped and allocated to the two HER entries that state oval shaped. Cairn 2 clearly has a central pit and cairn 12 is small - these can be matched to an HER entry.
Nearby sites: SX 54185 88722
Distance: 2.96km

Lake Down 3 Clearance Cairn

OS Map: SX 54189 88747
HER: MDV50946
ShortName: CN LakeDown 3
Notes: There are 12 recorded cairns in this cairnfield, 1 outlier (cairn 1) and group of 11 cairns clustered together making 12 in total. It is impossible to match the HER entries from the descriptions provided due to lack of precision grid references on the HER for this group. For this reason the distinct cairns identified in the field and appearing in the photos have been arbitrarily allocated to one of the HER entries. The grid reference is that of the feature in the photo and is not the grid reference of the arbitrary HER entry allocated to this entry. The group was visited on 17/06/22 and 10 of the 12 cairns were recorded. Two of them, Cairn 9 and Cairn 12, were located on a follow up visit on 20/06/22. Cairn 10 and cairn 11 are oval shaped and allocated to the two HER entries that state oval shaped. Cairn 2 clearly has a central pit and cairn 12 is small - these can be matched to an HER entry.
Nearby sites: SX 54189 88747
Distance: 2.94km

Lake Down 4 Clearance Cairn

OS Map: SX 54180 88745
HER: MDV50948
ShortName: CN LakeDown 4
Notes: There are 12 recorded cairns in this cairnfield, 1 outlier (cairn 1) and group of 11 cairns clustered together making 12 in total. It is impossible to match the HER entries from the descriptions provided due to lack of precision grid references on the HER for this group. For this reason the distinct cairns identified in the field and appearing in the photos have been arbitrarily allocated to one of the HER entries. The grid reference is that of the feature in the photo and is not the grid reference of the arbitrary HER entry allocated to this entry. The group was visited on 17/06/22 and 10 of the 12 cairns were recorded. Two of them, Cairn 9 and Cairn 12, were located on a follow up visit on 20/06/22. Cairn 10 and cairn 11 are oval shaped and allocated to the two HER entries that state oval shaped. Cairn 2 clearly has a central pit and cairn 12 is small - these can be matched to an HER entry.
Nearby sites: SX 54180 88745
Distance: 2.95km

Lake Down 5 Clearance Cairn

OS Map: SX 54171 88747
HER: MDV50949
ShortName: CN LakeDown 5
Notes: There are 12 recorded cairns in this cairnfield, 1 outlier (cairn 1) and group of 11 cairns clustered together making 12 in total. It is impossible to match the HER entries from the descriptions provided due to lack of precision grid references on the HER for this group. For this reason the distinct cairns identified in the field and appearing in the photos have been arbitrarily allocated to one of the HER entries. The grid reference is that of the feature in the photo and is not the grid reference of the arbitrary HER entry allocated to this entry. The group was visited on 17/06/22 and 10 of the 12 cairns were recorded. Two of them, Cairn 9 and Cairn 12, were located on a follow up visit on 20/06/22. Cairn 10 and cairn 11 are oval shaped and allocated to the two HER entries that state oval shaped. Cairn 2 clearly has a central pit and cairn 12 is small - these can be matched to an HER entry.
Nearby sites: SX 54171 88747
Distance: 2.95km

Lake Down 6 Clearance Cairn

OS Map: SX 54179 88759
HER: MDV50950
ShortName: CN LakeDown 6
Notes: There are 12 recorded cairns in this cairnfield, 1 outlier (cairn 1) and group of 11 cairns clustered together making 12 in total. It is impossible to match the HER entries from the descriptions provided due to lack of precision grid references on the HER for this group. For this reason the distinct cairns identified in the field and appearing in the photos have been arbitrarily allocated to one of the HER entries. The grid reference is that of the feature in the photo and is not the grid reference of the arbitrary HER entry allocated to this entry. The group was visited on 17/06/22 and 10 of the 12 cairns were recorded. Two of them, Cairn 9 and Cairn 12, were located on a follow up visit on 20/06/22. Cairn 10 and cairn 11 are oval shaped and allocated to the two HER entries that state oval shaped. Cairn 2 clearly has a central pit and cairn 12 is small - these can be matched to an HER entry.
Nearby sites: SX 54179 88759
Distance: 2.94km

Lake Down 7 Clearance Cairn

OS Map: SX 54169 88758
HER: MDV50951
ShortName: CN LakeDown 7
Notes: There are 12 recorded cairns in this cairnfield, 1 outlier (cairn 1) and group of 11 cairns clustered together making 12 in total. It is impossible to match the HER entries from the descriptions provided due to lack of precision grid references on the HER for this group. For this reason the distinct cairns identified in the field and appearing in the photos have been arbitrarily allocated to one of the HER entries. The grid reference is that of the feature in the photo and is not the grid reference of the arbitrary HER entry allocated to this entry. The group was visited on 17/06/22 and 10 of the 12 cairns were recorded. Two of them, Cairn 9 and Cairn 12, were located on a follow up visit on 20/06/22. Cairn 10 and cairn 11 are oval shaped and allocated to the two HER entries that state oval shaped. Cairn 2 clearly has a central pit and cairn 12 is small - these can be matched to an HER entry.
Nearby sites: SX 54169 88758
Distance: 2.94km

Lake Down 8 Clearance Cairn

OS Map: SX 54170 88765
HER: MDV50952
ShortName: CN LakeDown 8
Notes: There are 12 recorded cairns in this cairnfield, 1 outlier (cairn 1) and group of 11 cairns clustered together making 12 in total. It is impossible to match the HER entries from the descriptions provided due to lack of precision grid references on the HER for this group. For this reason the distinct cairns identified in the field and appearing in the photos have been arbitrarily allocated to one of the HER entries. The grid reference is that of the feature in the photo and is not the grid reference of the arbitrary HER entry allocated to this entry. The group was visited on 17/06/22 and 10 of the 12 cairns were recorded. Two of them, Cairn 9 and Cairn 12, were located on a follow up visit on 20/06/22. Cairn 10 and cairn 11 are oval shaped and allocated to the two HER entries that state oval shaped. Cairn 2 clearly has a central pit and cairn 12 is small - these can be matched to an HER entry.
Nearby sites: SX 54170 88765
Distance: 2.94km

Lake Down 9 Clearance Cairn

OS Map: SX 54192 88729
HER: MDV50953
ShortName: CN LakeDown 9
Notes: There are 12 recorded cairns in this cairnfield, 1 outlier (cairn 1) and group of 11 cairns clustered together making 12 in total. It is impossible to match the HER entries from the descriptions provided due to lack of precision grid references on the HER for this group. For this reason the distinct cairns identified in the field and appearing in the photos have been arbitrarily allocated to one of the HER entries. The grid reference is that of the feature in the photo and is not the grid reference of the arbitrary HER entry allocated to this entry. The group was visited on 17/06/22 and 10 of the 12 cairns were recorded. Two of them, Cairn 9 and Cairn 12, were located on a follow up visit on 20/06/22. Cairn 10 and cairn 11 are oval shaped and allocated to the two HER entries that state oval shaped. Cairn 2 clearly has a central pit and cairn 12 is small - these can be matched to an HER entry.
Nearby sites: SX 54192 88729
Distance: 2.95km

Lake Down 10 Clearance Cairn

OS Map: SX 54151 88763
HER: MDV50954
ShortName: CN LakeDown10
Notes: There are 12 recorded cairns in this cairnfield, 1 outlier (cairn 1) and group of 11 cairns clustered together making 12 in total. It is impossible to match the HER entries from the descriptions provided due to lack of precision grid references on the HER for this group. For this reason the distinct cairns identified in the field and appearing in the photos have been arbitrarily allocated to one of the HER entries. The grid reference is that of the feature in the photo and is not the grid reference of the arbitrary HER entry allocated to this entry. The group was visited on 17/06/22 and 10 of the 12 cairns were recorded. Two of them, Cairn 9 and Cairn 12, were located on a follow up visit on 20/06/22. Cairn 10 and cairn 11 are oval shaped and allocated to the two HER entries that state oval shaped. Cairn 2 clearly has a central pit and cairn 12 is small - these can be matched to an HER entry.
Nearby sites: SX 54151 88763
Distance: 2.95km

Lake Down 11 Clearance Cairn

OS Map: SX 54151 88769
HER: MDV50955
ShortName: CN LakeDown11
Notes: There are 12 recorded cairns in this cairnfield, 1 outlier (cairn 1) and group of 11 cairns clustered together making 12 in total. It is impossible to match the HER entries from the descriptions provided due to lack of precision grid references on the HER for this group. For this reason the distinct cairns identified in the field and appearing in the photos have been arbitrarily allocated to one of the HER entries. The grid reference is that of the feature in the photo and is not the grid reference of the arbitrary HER entry allocated to this entry. The group was visited on 17/06/22 and 10 of the 12 cairns were recorded. Two of them, Cairn 9 and Cairn 12, were located on a follow up visit on 20/06/22. Cairn 10 and cairn 11 are oval shaped and allocated to the two HER entries that state oval shaped. Cairn 2 clearly has a central pit and cairn 12 is small - these can be matched to an HER entry.
Nearby sites: SX 54151 88769
Distance: 2.95km

Lake Down 12 Clearance Cairn

OS Map: SX 54158 88764
HER: MDV50956
ShortName: CN LakeDown12
Notes: There are 12 recorded cairns in this cairnfield, 1 outlier (cairn 1) and group of 11 cairns clustered together making 12 in total. It is impossible to match the HER entries from the descriptions provided due to lack of precision grid references on the HER for this group. For this reason the distinct cairns identified in the field and appearing in the photos have been arbitrarily allocated to one of the HER entries. The grid reference is that of the feature in the photo and is not the grid reference of the arbitrary HER entry allocated to this entry. The group was visited on 17/06/22 and 10 of the 12 cairns were recorded. Two of them, Cairn 9 and Cairn 12, were located on a follow up visit on 20/06/22. Cairn 10 and cairn 11 are oval shaped and allocated to the two HER entries that state oval shaped. Cairn 2 clearly has a central pit and cairn 12 is small - these can be matched to an HER entry.
Nearby sites: SX 54158 88764
Distance: 2.95km

Sourton Tors 2 Cairn

OS Map: SX 54811 90021
HER: MDV16574
ShortName: CN:Sourton 2
Nearby sites: SX 54811 90021
Distance: 1.66km

Sourton Tors 1 Cairn

OS Map: SX 54813 90021
HER: MDV50577
ShortName: CN:Sourton 1
Nearby sites: SX 54813 90021
Distance: 1.65km

High Willhays Clearance Cairn

OS Map: SX 5802 8921
HER: MDV28576
ShortName: CN-HighWill 1
Grinsell: B:OKE 5b
Notes: Modern stone-heap on outcrop. In the photo the modern heap can be seen as can High Willhays Stone Ring Cairn Circle SiteID=565 in the foreground.
Nearby sites: SX 5802 8921
Distance: 2.41km

Sourton Down 1 Reported Cairn

OS Map: SX 5459 9191
HER: MDV4771
ShortName: CN?Sourton 1
Grinsell: B:SOU 1
Notes: Square? Thought to be Roman or later. A Civil War redoubt situated 750 metres south east of East Linnacombe in an elevated position overlooking Dartmoor and the valley of the River Thrushel. The earthwork was possibly erected in 1642 to guard the Cornish side of Okehampton. The monument survives as a double ditched, square-shaped enclosure with a square central platform measuring 13.9 metres across by 0.7 metres high, topped by a slight bank up to 3.6 metres wide and 0.2 metres high. Surrounding the platform is a 2 metre wide and 0.2 metre deep ditch, beyond which is a second bank 1.8 metres wide and 0.2 metres high and a second ditch up to 2.4 metres wide and 0.3 metres deep. Scheduled. Previously listed here as Roebuck Hotel reported cairn.
Nearby sites: SX 5459 9191
Distance: 1.97km

Sourton Down 2 Reported Cairn

OS Map: SX 545 918
HER: MDV63865
ShortName: CN:Sourton 2
Notes: HER: Two stone clusters of 2 metre diameter. One predominantly quartzite to the north and the other predominantly schist or slate to the east.
Nearby sites: SX 545 918
Distance: 2.00km

South Down 2 Reported Cairn

OS Map: SX 556 912
HER: MDV12885
ShortName: CN:SouthDown 2
Notes: HER: ne of a pair of cairns on South Down, west of Meldon Reservoir.
Nearby sites: SX 556 912
Distance: 0.74km

South Down 3 Reported Cairn

OS Map: SX 55601 91239
HER: MDV12887
ShortName: CN:SouthDown 3
Notes: NGR for this record is taken from an apparent matching feature on LIDAR. HER: one of a pair of cairns on South Down, west of Meldon Reservoir..
Nearby sites: SX 55601 91239
Distance: 0.76km

South Down 4 Reported Cairn

OS Map: SX 5553 9112
HER: MDV27374
ShortName: CN:SouthDown 4
Notes: HER: Barrow on south-west slope of South Down visible on RAF 1947 aerial image at SX 5553 9112.
Nearby sites: SX 5553 9112
Distance: 0.77km

South Down 1 Reported Cairn

OS Map: SX 5587 9140
HER: MDV12883
ShortName: CN:SouthDown 1
Notes: Presumed prehistoric cairn on the north end of South Down
Nearby sites: SX 5587 9140
Distance: 0.68km

West Mill Tor Reported Cairn

OS Map: SX 5898 9060
HER: MDV103614
ShortName: CN:West Mill
Notes: HER: Two small cairns at SX 58989060 and SX 58989059 and a short length of a low, spread boulder/stone bank indicate stone clearance activity. Whether the amorphous bank was intended to be the start of a newtake bank is not clear. (It extends from SX58959059 to SX 59069059).
Nearby sites: SX 5898 9060
Distance: 2.74km

West Mill Tor Round House

OS Map: SX 5887 9073
HER: MDV11813
ShortName: HT:West Mill1
Nearby sites: SX 5887 9073
Distance: 2.62km

High Willhays (Crossing) Reported Cairn

OS Map: SX 580 897
HER: MDV20153
ShortName: CN?HighWill 2
Grinsell: OKE 5a
Notes: Very likely same as Oke 5. Account from Crossing 1905
Nearby sites: SX 580 897
Distance: 2.09km

Homerton Hill Round House

OS Map: SX 5662 9032
HER: MDV52490
ShortName: HT:Homerton 1
Nearby sites: SX 5662 9032
Distance: 0.64km

Lake Down Round House

OS Map: SX 54453 88912
HER: MDV50572
ShortName: HT Lake Down1
Notes: "The stone hut circle lies 7.5m ENE of the cairn [SiteID=1334] and survives as a 1m-wide and 0.3m-high rubble bank surrounding an internal area measuring 3.2m long by 2.3m wide." "(gerrard) hut circle of the simple plan and rubble bank walling type. The interior is oval in shape, measures 3.2m long by 2.3m wide and is defined by a 1m wide wall standing up to 0.3m high. A rare example of a solitary hut situated beside a large funerary monument. The only other known example is at cox tor in peter tavy" Photo is not great but is definitely of this feature, that is Butler Vol 2 placed in the centre to help the viewer locate and get a sense of size.
Nearby sites: SX 54453 88912
Distance: 2.64km

Lake Down Round House

OS Map: SX 54596 89114
HER: MDV52427
ShortName: HT Lake Down2
Notes: (gerrard) hut circle within irregular aggregate field system. Lies within the s field, is terraced into the hillside and is of the simple plan and rubble bank walling type. Interior measures 2.3m in diam and the surrounding 1.4m wide wall stands up to 0.3m high. NB. The grid references are a bit unmatched. This entry from Sandy gerrard originally had SX 54610 89140 but the author visited on 20/06/22 and again on 22/06/22 and foudn the feature photgrpahed with the grid reference as now listed.

Part of shceduled monument described as "This monument includes a stone hut circle lying within an irregular aggregate field system situated on a gentle north west facing slope of Corn Ridge. The field system includes at least three fields and is defined by a series of 1.5m wide and 0.4m high rubble banks, which are lynchetted where they lie along the contour. Four cairns lie within the field system, two are oblong in shape and are attached to boundary banks, whilst the others are circular and lie within the fields. The largest mound measures 6m long, 4m wide and 0.7m high and may represent a partly damaged funerary cairn, which was incorporated into the later field system. The remaining three cairns are believed to be the result of field clearance. The stone hut circle lies within the southern field, is terraced into the hillside and is composed of a stone and earth wall surrounding a circular internal area. The interior of the building measures 2.3m in diameter and the surrounding 1.4m wide wall stands up to 0.3m high."
Nearby sites: SX 54596 89114
Distance: 2.39km

Corn Ridge W.4.3 Clearance Cairn

OS Map: SX 54600 89130
HER: MDV52424
ShortName: CN CornRg W4.3
Notes: "Vis=30/4/1993 (gerrard) oblong mound.4m by 3.3m by 0.6m high"
Nearby sites: SX 54600 89130
Distance: 2.38km

Corn Ridge W.4.4 Clearance Cairn

OS Map: SX 54607 89146
HER: MDV52426
ShortName: CN CornRg W4.4
Notes: "Vis=30/4/1993 (gerrard) diam 3.8m, height 0.8m"
Nearby sites: SX 54607 89146
Distance: 2.36km

Black Down W. Platform Cairn Circle and Cist

OS Map: SX 57398 91540
HER: MDV61332
Megalithic Portal: 45801
PMD: Black Down
ShortName: CT:BlackDown W
Butler map: 42.6
Butler Vol 5: p.58 & Fig.35
Notes: Not located at SX 57409153 on 28/08/16. Butler SX57389153. NMR SX57469153."The cairn is 6 metres in diameter and 0.7 metres in height. The cist is 0.9 metres long with 2 end stones in the original position. Remains of a kerb are visible around the north west edge of the mound". 1.6km east of Higher Bowden. nb. Not listed by Turner - assigned as "Platform Circle" type cairn due to description in NMR. "A flat-topped cairn". Butler Black Down W. Vol. 2. Map 42.6 (diagram Vol 5. p.58).
Nearby sites: SX 57398 91540
Distance: 1.34km

Branscombe's Loaf Stone Ring Cairn Circle

OS Map: SX 55305 89126
HER: MDV48863
Megalithic Portal: 45843
Alternate name: Branscombe's Loaf Stone Ring Cairn Circle
ShortName: RC Branscomb 6
Turner: A57
Notes: One of 4 cairns on Corn Ridge - see Turner "Ring Cairns, Stone Circles and Related Monuments on Dartmoor" DASP No. 48 p59 for diagram of the 4 cairns. This one is a "tor cairn" - a circular bank enclosing a rocky outcrop. The circle can be seen clearly on Google Earth satellite imagery.
Nearby sites: SX 55305 89126
Distance: 1.96km

Corn Ridge Stone Ring Cairn Circle

OS Map: SX 55138 89153
HER: MDV3172
Megalithic Portal: 52276
Alternate name: Branscombe's Loaf 2 Stone Ring Cairn Circle
ShortName: RC Branscomb 2
Butler map: 43.12.2
Grinsell: BRI 10
Turner: A14
Notes: This ring cairn can just about be seen in the photograph that accompanies this record, it is a bit difficult to capture in a photograph. It is a bit of an indistinct circular bank. It is perhaps easier to see in the Google Earth satellite imagery - which can help to then make sense of the photograph. One of 4 cairns on Corn Ridge - see Turner "Ring Cairns, Stone Circles and Related Monuments on Dartmoor" DASP No. 48 p59 for diagram of the 4 cairns.
Nearby sites: SX 55138 89153
Distance: 2.02km

Corn Ridge Encircled Cairn

OS Map: SX 55175 89119
HER: MDV3171
Megalithic Portal: 3158
Alternate name: Branscombe's Loaf 1 Encircled Cairn
ShortName: EC Branscomb 1
Butler map: 43.12.1
Grinsell: BRI 9
Turner: F2
Notes: One of 4 cairns on Corn Ridge - see Turner "Ring Cairns, Stone Circles and Related Monuments on Dartmoor" DASP No. 48 p59 for diagram of the 4 cairns.
Nearby sites: SX 55175 89119
Distance: 2.03km

Corn Ridge N.W.1 Cairn

OS Map: SX 54603 89454
HER: MDV4627
Megalithic Portal: 10022
ShortName: CN CornRg NW1
Butler map: 43.10.1
Grinsell: BRI 1
Notes: Butler Corn Ridge NW1. Southern most of pair of cairns near stone circle. "The remains of a cairn, SX 54608942, which has been disturbed in the past - now heather covered. Diameter 10.5m, height 0.5m. One or two stones of the retaining circle are still visible but there is no trace of a cist to be seen." Previously listed as Sourton Tors S.E. - changed to the Butler name as less confusing given part of a pair of cairns
Nearby sites: SX 54603 89454
Distance: 2.15km

Corn Ridge Rock Stone Ring Cairn Circle

OS Map: SX 55219 89145
HER: MDV48864
Megalithic Portal: 45850
Alternate name: Branscombe's Loaf 3 Stone Ring Cairn Circle
ShortName: RC Branscomb 3
Butler map: 43.12.3
Turner: A66
Notes: "Tor cairn on summit of Corn Ridge. Two banks of small to medium stones associated with large outcrop. Outer bank survives as 12 metres long, 1.2 metres wide, 0.3 metres high curving rubble spread following s + w edges of the outcrop. Inner ring measures 1.3m wide, 0.3m high and corresponds with the n edge of the outcrop, but also extends over the rock itself, which stands 3m high. Area enclosed by ring banks measures 15m ns by 12m ew" One of 4 cairns on Corn Ridge - see Turner "Ring Cairns, Stone Circles and Related Monuments on Dartmoor" DASP No. 48 p59 for diagram of the 4 cairns.
Nearby sites: SX 55219 89145
Distance: 1.98km

Fordsland Ledge Chambered Cairn

OS Map: SX 57581 88897
HER: MDV3169
Megalithic Portal: 36418
PMD: Fordsland Ledge
ShortName: CN Fordsland
Butler map: 42.3
Butler Vol 5: p.160 & Fig.98
Grinsell: OKE 4
Notes: " In a crest position on Fordsland Ledge at 581.0m OD is the disturbed remains of a turf-and-heather-covered cairn. It measures 12.2m by 13.9m in diameter and is 1.1m high. In a hollow in the centre are a number of large stones suggesting the possibility of a former cist or even a chamber, utilizing the natural outcrop as its base." "The large stones visible in the centre of the feature are somewhat unusual and not typical of a cist-like structure. The presence of a chamber is very doubtful and it is more likely that the interior of the cairn has, at some point, been remodelled to create a small shelter."
Nearby sites: SX 57581 88897
Distance: 2.36km

High Willhays Stone Ring Cairn Circle

OS Map: SX 58032 89224
HER: MDV21296
Megalithic Portal: 36417
ShortName: RC HighWill
Butler map: 42.2
Turner: A65
Notes: "Higher willhayes ring cairn. Irregular segment of stone ring set against rock outcrop.10m wide n-s and 5.5m radius to outcrop, with bank 1m wide and 0.2m high. Also contains segment of stone setting 7.5m wide n-s, 2.5m radius to outcrop"
Nearby sites: SX 58032 89224
Distance: 2.41km

High Willhays (N) Stone Ring Cairn Circle

OS Map: SX 58020 89440
HER: MDV20152
Megalithic Portal: 45849
ShortName: RC:HighWill N
Grinsell: OKE 5
Turner: A64
Notes: "A revetted mound adjoins the south side of one of the granite outcrops at High Willhays. Measuring 19 metres east to west by 18 metres overall it stands around 0.8 metres high. The sides of the mound are formed by coursed granite slabs and boulders and the top is largely flat though a hollow has formed in the southern half."
Nearby sites: SX 58020 89440
Distance: 2.26km

Homerton Hill N. Cist

OS Map: SX 56132 90651
HER: MDV12884
Megalithic Portal: 45808
PMD: Homerton Hill
ShortName: CT Homerton N
Butler map: 43.15
Butler Vol 5: p.177 & Fig.119
DPD page: 157
Notes: Butler Homerton Hill N. Vol. 2. Map 43.15 (diagram Vol. 5. p.177). A small, disturbed cairn containing three edge set stones of a cist ... The turf covered cairn measures 3.5 x 3.1m and 0.3m max. height. The top and north side of the mound has been disturbed exposing the three in situ cist stones. The cist measures 0.8 x 0.6m and 0.3mdeep. It is now open to the north. A large stone lying flush with the ground lies immediately north east of the cairn and probably represents the missing endstone or the coverstone. Lethbridge diagram p.156 and photos p157.
Nearby sites: SX 56132 90651
Distance: 0.22km

Longstone Hill Standing Stone

OS Map: SX 56725 90890
HER: MDV5571
Megalithic Portal: 36422
PMD: Longstone Hill Standing Stone
ShortName: SS Longstone
Butler map: 42.
Butler Vol 5: p.220
DPD page: 156
Notes: Possible recumbent longstone on summit of Longstone Hill, east of Meldon Reservoir. Suggested as possible menhir by Butler and Newman.

Historic England:A sinuous 50 metres long, 2 metres wide and 0.25 metres high bank lying within the monument leads towards a large recumbent stone. This stone measures 1.75 metres long, 0.8 metres wide and 0.45 metres thick and is the only large stone visible on Longstone Hill. It has been suggested that this may be the longstone which once stood upright to give the hill its name. The presence of this stone, which would have been broadly contemporary with the cairns, provides additional support for the ritual and funerary character ascribed to many cairns within the group.
Nearby sites: SX 56725 90890
Distance: 0.48km

Sourton Common Stone Ring Cairn Circle

OS Map: SX 54418 88858
HER: MDV4674
Megalithic Portal: 10023
Alternate name: Corn Ridge W.1 Stone Ring Cairn Circle
ShortName: RC CornRg W1
Butler map: 43.8.1
Grinsell: BRI 3
Turner: A33
Notes: "Ring cairn surviving as a circular bank 4m wide and 0.7m high surrounding an internal area measuring 12m in diam. Four small hollows in the ring bank suggest partial early excavation or robbing" NMR B.
Nearby sites: SX 54418 88858
Distance: 2.70km

Sourton Common Cairn Alignment

OS Map: SX 54623 89529
HER: MDV50568
ShortName: CR Sourton Row
Notes: Cairn alignment crossing a ridge forming a saddle between Sourton Tor to w and corn ridge to e. It is 344.5m long, running n-s. The author of PDW visited and logged the location of the individual cairns on 09/09/2018 and again on 22/06/2022. The area to the west and north of Sourton Tor is covered with thurfurs which are geological permafrost mounds which have a similar size and appearance. This begs the question as to whether this could be some peculiar linear geological feature. However, on the site visit on 22/06/2022 it was clear many of the cairns include piles of rocks which suggest they are indeed man-made.

HER: Cairn alignment orientated north-north-east to south-south-west with 74 small cairns aand a large mound at either end. The diameters of the small cairns range from 1 metre to 2.5 metres and their heights from 0.1 metres to 0.4 metres, with a spacing of between 4 metres and 6 metres. The cairn at the southern end is 10 metres in diameter and stands up to 0.4 metres high. The cairn at the north end is 13 metres in diameter and 0.8 metres high. The alignment is cut through by a later post-medieval boundary ditch. This cairn alignment is the only known example on Dartmoor and perhaps in Britain


Nearby sites: SX 54623 89529
Distance: 2.09km

Sourton Tors Ancient Pool

OS Map: SX 54596 89607
HER: MDV127223
ShortName: PO Sourton Tor
Notes: Pool measures 12 by 10.5m. One of over 40 such 'sacred' pools identified on Dartmoor that are thought to have potentially been designed during the prehistoric period, and may have been used to deposit votive items, although these Dartmoor examples may have alternative significance as designed prehistoric elements in the landscape. Many are located on ridge tops and in conjunction with cairns, stone rows and other prehistoric features. Further research may well reveal more about these interesting features.
Nearby sites: SX 54596 89607
Distance: 2.06km

Sourton Tors Stone Circle

OS Map: SX 54683 89587
HER: MDV4626
Megalithic Portal: 3472
PMD: Sourton (Corn Ridge) Stone Circle
ShortName: SC Sourton Tor
Butler map: 43.6
Turner: G3
Notes: "A stone circle, diameter about 110 ft and appearing to have comprised 32 stones of which all but six remain where they have fallen, has been discovered between Sourton Tors and Cornridge. In size it compares with the circles of the Grey Wethers and Scorhill". For a photo of this site, see: Megalithic Portal: Sourton Tors Stone Circle
Nearby sites: SX 54683 89587
Distance: 2.01km

West Mill Tor Reported Stone Row

OS Map: SX 5878 9078
HER: MDV11812
ShortName: SR:West Mill
Notes: HER: A double stone row thought to be of prehistoric date comprises 35 surviving stones, of which 7 are recumbent. The original arrangement may have included 64 stones. They now stand at a distance of 9m between rows as slabs set on edge and in line averaging 0.15m thick, 0.5m long and 0.4m high. A sinuous double row of set stones lies across the summit area of a moorland ridge. Its origins and function are obscure but it may be associated with military activity, possibly a trackway.
Nearby sites: SX 5878 9078
Distance: 2.53km

Yes Tor E Cairn

OS Map: SX 58044 90185
HER: MDV4814
Megalithic Portal: 36416
Alternate name: Yes Tor 2 Cairn
ShortName: CN Yes Tor E
Butler map: 42.1.2
Grinsell: OKE 2
Notes: One of two cairns on Yes Tor. On the top of the flat outcrop of Yes Tor and piled against the west side is an amorphous mass of stones representing a ruined cairn. The patch of stones on the top is more or less 14.0m across and 0.3 m high and the piling against the outcrop is 2.3m high. It is possible that this has resulted from bulldozing the cairn over the side of the outcrop but the stones appear quite stable and compacted.

The central excavation is approximately 12.0m across and extends to 0.5m below the natural ground level. In the base of the hollow and on its south side are three partly buried slabs each about 1.7m long, 0.2m thick and more than 0.5m wide, which look like the displaced remains of a former cist.
Nearby sites: SX 58044 90185
Distance: 1.91km

Yes Tor W Cairn

OS Map: SX 57955 90210
HER: MDV4813
Megalithic Portal: 36416
Alternate name: Yes Tor 1 Cairn
ShortName: CN Yes Tor W
Butler map: 42.1.1
Grinsell: OKE 1
Notes: Western of two round barrows on the summit of yes tor. About 36.6m nw of flag staff on the top of yes tor is an incomplete ring of rough granite boulders varying in size but generally 0.3m - 0.9m. Long. The ring is about 6.1m long and is defective on the north east side where there is evidence of a slightly sunken trackway. In the interior of this ring the ground is slightly irregular and contains blocks of granite. At the south western part of the circle a smaller circle of stones abuts on the previous circle. Butler Volume 2 Map 42.1.
Nearby sites: SX 57955 90210
Distance: 1.82km