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Archerton S.W. (Rowtor Brook) Ring Setting Cairn and Cist

Archerton S.W. (Rowtor Brook) Ring Setting Cairn and Cist

Photo taken on 27-06-2015

Archerton S.W. (Rowtor Brook) Ring Setting Cairn and Cist

Plan by RHW. Barrow Report 57. TDA Vol.70 1938

Database entries

OS Map: SX 62752 78808
OS Source: Google
HER: MDV5838
Megalithic Portal: 37604
PMD: Hollowcombe Bottom
Alternate name: Rowtor Brook 3
Short Name: CT ArchertonSW
Butler map: 27.17.3
Butler Vol 5: p.55 & Fig.33
Dixon Cist #: 75
Grinsell: LYDFORD 42
Turner: D24
DPD page: 112
Exist: Yes
Record: Unique
Record Source: Butler
Cist Class: Yes
Cairn Class: Yes
Barrow Report: 57
Dimensions (m): 7.0 x 1.0 C
Lidar: SX 62752 78808
Nearby sites: SX 62752 78808

Notes

"The cist lies within three concentric circles of stones at 10, 15 and 24 feet diameters, the inner ring being of large stones, the middle ring of smaller stones and the outer ring of even smaller stones. The cist measures internally 0.8m by 0.6m and 0.9m deep. Half of its capstone lies across its north end." For more information see: Prowse TDA 1891 and HER record. Lethbridge Hollowcombe Bottom, diagram and photo p.112. Butler Rowtor Brook 3 - Vol. 2. Map 27.17 (diagram Vol. 5. p.55).

References

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