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Dartmoor Site: Western Beacon 5 Cairn

Western Beacon 5 Cairn

Western Beacon 5 Cairn

Photo taken on 30-03-2019

Database entries

OS Map: SX 65407 57632
OS Source: Google
HER: MDV3123
Alternate name: Western Beacon 5
Short Name: CN Western B15
Butler map: 53.13.5
Grinsell: HARFORD 23
Exist: Yes
Record: Unique
Record Source: Butler
Cairn Class: Yes
Dimensions (m): 24.0 x 3.0
Lidar: SX 65407 57632
Nearby sites: SX 65407 57632

Notes

"Cairn consisting of stone and earth base surmounted by a mound of stones measuring 25m in diameter and 1.8m high. Visitors have moved stones around to form shelters "

References

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