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Dartmoor Site: Langstone Moor 12 Clearance Cairn

Langstone Moor 12 Clearance Cairn

Database entries

OS Map: SX 5478 7789
OS Source: HER
HER: MDV56597
Alternate name: Langstone Moor 12
Short Name: CN:Langstone12
Exist: Yes
Record: Unique
Record Source: HER
Hut Class: No
Cairn Class: Yes
Dimensions (m): 7.6 x 6.2
Lidar: SX 5478 7789
Guide Map: 24
Nearest Bus Stop: Merrivale Dartmoor Inn (3.5 km) [Route: 98,171(20/07/26 to 19/09/26)]
Nearby sites: SX 5478 7789

Notes

HER: A low, stony mound situated on a NW facing slope overlooking the Colly Brook. This turf-covered mound of small stones stands to a maximum height of 0.35m. It is"comma"-shaped, with an oval head 6.2m by 4.4m, and a tail on the downhill side 3.2m by 2.3m. There is a slight depression in the main part. It is possibly a damaged cairn with original dimensions in the order of 7.6m by 6.2m.

References

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