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This Page Contains Details of all Cists within Map Square 59

Homerton Hill
Homerton Hill OSGR SX 5616 9065

Comments 
Two sides and an end slab remain in place, but the N stone and capstone have been removed. Butler suggests that a flat stone nearby
is a possible capstone. SMR give reference 5620 9057. 

References 
A. Fleming DASP 38 (1980) 9. 
J. Butler Atlas of Archaeology II (1991) 43.15. 
Dave Parks cist 511:- cists, & cist table. 

HER/SMR number 12884 SX 59 SE/56. 
NMR number 968118 SX 59 SE 53. 

A plan of the site can be found in Butler V (1997) p177. 
A map of the area can be found in DASP 38 (1980) 10. 

Black Down
Black Down OSGR SX 5738 9153

Comments 
Two small earthfast slabs, the endstones of a cist. The cover and side stones have disappeared. 

References 
Butler II (1991) 42.6 
Dave Parks cist 147:- cists, cist table, & cairn circles. 

HER/SMR number 61332 
NMR number 1339476 SX 59 SE 81 

A  plan of the site can be found in Butler V (1997) p58. 

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