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Langcombe Brook 7 OSGR SX 6038 6692
Comments
All four side stones and displaced capstone. Possibly double.
References
P. Pettit Prehistoric Dartmoor (1974) 119-122.
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) 163, Shaugh Prior 16.
J. Butler Atlas of Antiquities III (1994) 50.3.7.
Dave Parks cist 105:- cists, & cist table.
Legendary Dartmoor
HER/SMR number 5134 SX 66 NW/49.
NMR number 441687 SX 66 NW 43.
A plan of the site can be found in Butler III (1994) p153.
Maps of the area can be found in Pettit (1974) p120, DASP 36 (1978) Fig 3, and Butler III (1994) p151.
A photograph of the site can be found in Butler III (1994) p93
Comments
All four side stones and displaced capstone. Possibly double.
References
P. Pettit Prehistoric Dartmoor (1974) 119-122.
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) 163, Shaugh Prior 16.
J. Butler Atlas of Antiquities III (1994) 50.3.7.
Dave Parks cist 105:- cists, & cist table.
Legendary Dartmoor
HER/SMR number 5134 SX 66 NW/49.
NMR number 441687 SX 66 NW 43.
A plan of the site can be found in Butler III (1994) p153.
Maps of the area can be found in Pettit (1974) p120, DASP 36 (1978) Fig 3, and Butler III (1994) p151.
A photograph of the site can be found in Butler III (1994) p93
Langcombe Brook 8 OSGR SX 6043 6710
Comments
All four slabs and a displaced coverstone.
References
J. Chudleigh Dartmoor's Antiquities (1893) p92-4.
Barrow Report 19, TDA XXXII (1900) 50.
R.H. Worth Dartmoor (1953) p168, 172.
P. Pettit Prehistoric Dartmoor (1974) 119-122.
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) 162, Shaugh Prior 4.
J.R. Turner DASP 48 (1990) D22.
J. Butler Atlas of Antiquities III (1994) 50.3.8.
Dave Parks cist 6:- cists, cist table, & cairn circles (Plym Steps).
Legendary Dartmoor
HER/SMR number 5133 SX 66 NW/48.
NMR number 441684 SX 66 NW 42.
Plans of the site can be found in TDA XXXII (1900) Plate VII, RH Worth Dartmoor (1953) p168 and Butler III (1994) p153.
Maps of the area can be found in TDA LXVI (1934) p39, Pettit (1974) p120, DASP 36 (1978) Fig 3, Butler III (1994) p151.
Photographs of the site can be found in TDA XXXII (1900) Plate VII, RH Worth Dartmoor (1953) p168 and Butler III (1994) p93
Comments
All four slabs and a displaced coverstone.
References
J. Chudleigh Dartmoor's Antiquities (1893) p92-4.
Barrow Report 19, TDA XXXII (1900) 50.
R.H. Worth Dartmoor (1953) p168, 172.
P. Pettit Prehistoric Dartmoor (1974) 119-122.
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) 162, Shaugh Prior 4.
J.R. Turner DASP 48 (1990) D22.
J. Butler Atlas of Antiquities III (1994) 50.3.8.
Dave Parks cist 6:- cists, cist table, & cairn circles (Plym Steps).
Legendary Dartmoor
HER/SMR number 5133 SX 66 NW/48.
NMR number 441684 SX 66 NW 42.
Plans of the site can be found in TDA XXXII (1900) Plate VII, RH Worth Dartmoor (1953) p168 and Butler III (1994) p153.
Maps of the area can be found in TDA LXVI (1934) p39, Pettit (1974) p120, DASP 36 (1978) Fig 3, Butler III (1994) p151.
Photographs of the site can be found in TDA XXXII (1900) Plate VII, RH Worth Dartmoor (1953) p168 and Butler III (1994) p93
Nun's Cross Farm OSGR SX 605 699
Comments
Destroyed by W Hooper a few years before 1892.
References
TPI XI Part II p175.
Barrow Report 14, TDA XXIV (1892) 47. 16, TDA XXIX (1897) 66.
R.H. Worth Dartmoor (1953) p173.
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) Lydford 108.
J. Butler Atlas of Antiquities IV (1993) 64.6.
HER/SMR number 5156 SX 66 NW/59.
NMR number 441717 SX 66 NW 52.
Comments
Destroyed by W Hooper a few years before 1892.
References
TPI XI Part II p175.
Barrow Report 14, TDA XXIV (1892) 47. 16, TDA XXIX (1897) 66.
R.H. Worth Dartmoor (1953) p173.
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) Lydford 108.
J. Butler Atlas of Antiquities IV (1993) 64.6.
HER/SMR number 5156 SX 66 NW/59.
NMR number 441717 SX 66 NW 52.
Deadman's Bottom N 1 OSGR SX 6078 6689
Comments
The cist has collapsed, and the coverstone still rests on the two sides. No finds from excavation 1900.
References
Barrow Report 12, TPI XXII (1890) 52. 19, TDA XXXII (1900) 51.
R.H. Worth Dartmoor (1953) p165, 172, 179.
P. Pettit Prehistoric Dartmoor (1974) 119-122.
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) Shaugh Prior 7.
J. Butler Atlas of Antiquities III (1994) 50.3.1.
Dave Parks cist 8:- cists, & cist table.
Legendary Dartmoor
HER/SMR number 5119 SX 66 NW/13/1.
NMR number 441673 SX 66 NW 39.
Plans of the site can be found in TDA XXXII (1900) Pl X, and Butler III (1994) p149
Maps of the area can be found in TDA XXXII (1900) Pl IX, TDA LXVI (1934) p39, Pettit (1974) p120, DASP 36 (1978) Fig 3,
and Butler III (1994) p151
A photographs of the site can be found in TDA XXXII (1900) Pl X.
Comments
The cist has collapsed, and the coverstone still rests on the two sides. No finds from excavation 1900.
References
Barrow Report 12, TPI XXII (1890) 52. 19, TDA XXXII (1900) 51.
R.H. Worth Dartmoor (1953) p165, 172, 179.
P. Pettit Prehistoric Dartmoor (1974) 119-122.
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) Shaugh Prior 7.
J. Butler Atlas of Antiquities III (1994) 50.3.1.
Dave Parks cist 8:- cists, & cist table.
Legendary Dartmoor
HER/SMR number 5119 SX 66 NW/13/1.
NMR number 441673 SX 66 NW 39.
Plans of the site can be found in TDA XXXII (1900) Pl X, and Butler III (1994) p149
Maps of the area can be found in TDA XXXII (1900) Pl IX, TDA LXVI (1934) p39, Pettit (1974) p120, DASP 36 (1978) Fig 3,
and Butler III (1994) p151
A photographs of the site can be found in TDA XXXII (1900) Pl X.
Deadman's Bottom N 2 OSGR SX 6079 6688
Comments
Three sides in place, one side and the capstone displaced.
Numerous fragments of a pot and arrowheads found on excavation 1900.
References
Barrow Report 12, TPI XXII (1890) 52. 19, TDA XXXII (1900) 51.
R.H. Worth Dartmoor (1953) p165, 172, 179, 193, 196.
Davidson & Seabrook DASP 31 (1973) 83.
P. Pettit Prehistoric Dartmoor (1974) 119-122.
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) Shaugh Prior 8.
J.R. Turner DASP 48 (1990) D12.
J. Butler Atlas of Antiquities III (1994) 50.3.2.
Dave Parks cist 7:- cists, cist table, & cairn circles.
Legendary Dartmoor
HER/SMR number 5120 SX 66 NW/13/2.
NMR number 441697 SX 66 NW 45.
Plans of the site can be found in TDA XXXII (1900) Pl VIII
Maps of the area can be found in TDA XXXII (1900) Pl IX, LXVI (1934) p39, Pettit (1974) p120, DASP 36 (1978) Fig 3, Butler III (1994) p151.
A photograph of the site can be found in TDA XXXII (1900) Pl VIII
A reconstuction of pot shown in BR19, Plate X, and in RH Worth Dartmoor (1953) p193.
Drawings of three flint arrowheads found in the cist are in BR19, Plate I, and RH Worth Dartmoor (1953) p199.
Comments
Three sides in place, one side and the capstone displaced.
Numerous fragments of a pot and arrowheads found on excavation 1900.
References
Barrow Report 12, TPI XXII (1890) 52. 19, TDA XXXII (1900) 51.
R.H. Worth Dartmoor (1953) p165, 172, 179, 193, 196.
Davidson & Seabrook DASP 31 (1973) 83.
P. Pettit Prehistoric Dartmoor (1974) 119-122.
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) Shaugh Prior 8.
J.R. Turner DASP 48 (1990) D12.
J. Butler Atlas of Antiquities III (1994) 50.3.2.
Dave Parks cist 7:- cists, cist table, & cairn circles.
Legendary Dartmoor
HER/SMR number 5120 SX 66 NW/13/2.
NMR number 441697 SX 66 NW 45.
Plans of the site can be found in TDA XXXII (1900) Pl VIII
Maps of the area can be found in TDA XXXII (1900) Pl IX, LXVI (1934) p39, Pettit (1974) p120, DASP 36 (1978) Fig 3, Butler III (1994) p151.
A photograph of the site can be found in TDA XXXII (1900) Pl VIII
A reconstuction of pot shown in BR19, Plate X, and in RH Worth Dartmoor (1953) p193.
Drawings of three flint arrowheads found in the cist are in BR19, Plate I, and RH Worth Dartmoor (1953) p199.
Langcombe Brook 5 OSGR SX 6086 6640
Comments
All four side stones present, but difficult to find.
References
P. Pettit Prehistoric Dartmoor (1974) 119-122.
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) 163, Shaugh Prior 17.
J. Butler Atlas of Antiquities III (1994) 50.3.5.
Dave Parks cist 110:- cists, & cist table.
Legendary Dartmoor
HER/SMR number 5129 SX 66 NW/45.
NMR number 441667 SX 66 NW 37.
A plan of the site can be found in Butler III (1994) p153.
Maps of the area can be found in Pettit (1974) p120, DASP 36 (1978) Fig 3, and Butler III (1994) p151.
Comments
All four side stones present, but difficult to find.
References
P. Pettit Prehistoric Dartmoor (1974) 119-122.
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) 163, Shaugh Prior 17.
J. Butler Atlas of Antiquities III (1994) 50.3.5.
Dave Parks cist 110:- cists, & cist table.
Legendary Dartmoor
HER/SMR number 5129 SX 66 NW/45.
NMR number 441667 SX 66 NW 37.
A plan of the site can be found in Butler III (1994) p153.
Maps of the area can be found in Pettit (1974) p120, DASP 36 (1978) Fig 3, and Butler III (1994) p151.
Langcombe Brook 6 OSGR SX 6087 6612
Comments
Two sides and south end stone are in place. W sidestone of quartz. Capstone displaced.
References
Barrow Report 50, TDA LXIII (1931) 81. 52, TDA LXV (1933) 84.
R.H. Worth Dartmoor (1953) p172, 179.
P. Pettit Prehistoric Dartmoor (1974) 119-122.
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) Shaugh Prior 19.
J.R. Turner DASP 48 (1990) E23.
J. Butler Atlas of Antiquities III (1994) 50.3.6.
Dave Parks cist 53:- cists, cist table, & cairn circles.
Legendary Dartmoor
HER/SMR number 5128 SX 66 NW/44.
NMR number 441664 SX 66 NW 36.
Plans of the site can be found in TDA LXV (1933) fig 9, and Butler III (1994) p153.
Maps of the area can be found in TDA LXVI (1934) p39, Pettit (1974) p120, DASP 36 (1978) Fig 3, and Butler III (1994) p151.
A photograph(s) of the site can be found in TDA LXV (1933) fig 8.
Comments
Two sides and south end stone are in place. W sidestone of quartz. Capstone displaced.
References
Barrow Report 50, TDA LXIII (1931) 81. 52, TDA LXV (1933) 84.
R.H. Worth Dartmoor (1953) p172, 179.
P. Pettit Prehistoric Dartmoor (1974) 119-122.
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) Shaugh Prior 19.
J.R. Turner DASP 48 (1990) E23.
J. Butler Atlas of Antiquities III (1994) 50.3.6.
Dave Parks cist 53:- cists, cist table, & cairn circles.
Legendary Dartmoor
HER/SMR number 5128 SX 66 NW/44.
NMR number 441664 SX 66 NW 36.
Plans of the site can be found in TDA LXV (1933) fig 9, and Butler III (1994) p153.
Maps of the area can be found in TDA LXVI (1934) p39, Pettit (1974) p120, DASP 36 (1978) Fig 3, and Butler III (1994) p151.
A photograph(s) of the site can be found in TDA LXV (1933) fig 8.
Calveslake Tor OSGR SX 6089 6757
Comments
A very perfect and well constructed kistvaen. Excavation produced a flint arrowhead and some flakes, plus a piece of quartz.
All four sides and displaced capstone.
References
Barrow Report 12, TPI XXII (1890) 51. 19, TDA XXXII (1900) 51.
TPI X (1900) 289-310.
R.H. Worth Dartmoor (1953) p172.
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) Shaugh Prior 3.
J. Butler Atlas of Antiquities III (1994) 50.4.
Dave Parks cist 9:- cists, & cist table.
Legendary Dartmoor
HER/SMR number 5085 SX 66 NW/9.
NMR number 441597 SX 66 NW 12.
Plans of the site can be found in TDA XXXII (1900) Pl XI, Butler III (1994) p154.
A map of the area can be found in DASP 36 (1978) Fig 3
A photograph of the site can be found in TDA XXXII (1900) Pl XI.
A drawing of a flint arrowhead found in the cist is in BR19, Plate I, and RH Worth Dartmoor (1953) p199.
Comments
A very perfect and well constructed kistvaen. Excavation produced a flint arrowhead and some flakes, plus a piece of quartz.
All four sides and displaced capstone.
References
Barrow Report 12, TPI XXII (1890) 51. 19, TDA XXXII (1900) 51.
TPI X (1900) 289-310.
R.H. Worth Dartmoor (1953) p172.
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) Shaugh Prior 3.
J. Butler Atlas of Antiquities III (1994) 50.4.
Dave Parks cist 9:- cists, & cist table.
Legendary Dartmoor
HER/SMR number 5085 SX 66 NW/9.
NMR number 441597 SX 66 NW 12.
Plans of the site can be found in TDA XXXII (1900) Pl XI, Butler III (1994) p154.
A map of the area can be found in DASP 36 (1978) Fig 3
A photograph of the site can be found in TDA XXXII (1900) Pl XI.
A drawing of a flint arrowhead found in the cist is in BR19, Plate I, and RH Worth Dartmoor (1953) p199.
Deadman's Bottom S 10 OSGR SX 6095 6672
Comments
All four sidestones present, but barely above grass level in 1934, and now (1999) even less visible. No coverstone.
Oriented on Sharpitor.
References
TPI XI Part II p175.
Barrow Report 53, TDA LXVI (1934) 40.
R.H. Worth Dartmoor (1953) p172, 179.
P. Pettit Prehistoric Dartmoor (1974) 119-122.
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) Shaugh Prior 10.
J.R. Turner DASP 48 (1990) E44.
J. Butler Atlas of Antiquities III (1994) 50.3.10.
Dave Parks cist 55:- cists, cist table, & cairn circles.
Legendary Dartmoor
HER/SMR number 5086 SX 66 NW/10.
NMR number 441670 SX 66 NW 38.
Plans of the site can be found in TDA LXVI (1934) Pl I, and Butler III (1994) p153.
Maps of the area can be found in TDA LXVI (1934) p39, Pettit (1974) p120, DASP 36 (1978) Fig 3, and Butler III (1994) p151.
Photograph(s) of the site can be found in TDA LXVI (1934) Pl I.
Comments
All four sidestones present, but barely above grass level in 1934, and now (1999) even less visible. No coverstone.
Oriented on Sharpitor.
References
TPI XI Part II p175.
Barrow Report 53, TDA LXVI (1934) 40.
R.H. Worth Dartmoor (1953) p172, 179.
P. Pettit Prehistoric Dartmoor (1974) 119-122.
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) Shaugh Prior 10.
J.R. Turner DASP 48 (1990) E44.
J. Butler Atlas of Antiquities III (1994) 50.3.10.
Dave Parks cist 55:- cists, cist table, & cairn circles.
Legendary Dartmoor
HER/SMR number 5086 SX 66 NW/10.
NMR number 441670 SX 66 NW 38.
Plans of the site can be found in TDA LXVI (1934) Pl I, and Butler III (1994) p153.
Maps of the area can be found in TDA LXVI (1934) p39, Pettit (1974) p120, DASP 36 (1978) Fig 3, and Butler III (1994) p151.
Photograph(s) of the site can be found in TDA LXVI (1934) Pl I.
Deadman's Bottom S 9 OSGR SX 6099 6670
Comments
All four sidestones present but no capstone. Oriented on cist at 6095 6672 and Sharpitor.
References
TPI XI Part II p175.
Barrow Report 53, TDA LXVI (1934) 40.
R.H. Worth Dartmoor (1953) p172, 179.
P. Pettit Prehistoric Dartmoor (1974) 119-122.
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) Shaugh Prior 11.
J. Butler Atlas of Antiquities III (1994) 50.3.9.
Dave Parks cist 56:- cists, & cist table.
Legendary Dartmoor
HER/SMR number 5122 SX 66 NW/38.
NMR number 441650 SX 66 NW 32.
Plans of the site can be found in TDA LXVI (1934) Pl II, and Butler III (1994) p153.
Maps of the area can be found in TDA LXVI (1934) p39, Pettit (1974) p120, DASP 36 (1978) Fig 3, and Butler III (1994) p151.
A photograph of the site can be found in TDA LXVI (1934) Pl II
Comments
All four sidestones present but no capstone. Oriented on cist at 6095 6672 and Sharpitor.
References
TPI XI Part II p175.
Barrow Report 53, TDA LXVI (1934) 40.
R.H. Worth Dartmoor (1953) p172, 179.
P. Pettit Prehistoric Dartmoor (1974) 119-122.
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) Shaugh Prior 11.
J. Butler Atlas of Antiquities III (1994) 50.3.9.
Dave Parks cist 56:- cists, & cist table.
Legendary Dartmoor
HER/SMR number 5122 SX 66 NW/38.
NMR number 441650 SX 66 NW 32.
Plans of the site can be found in TDA LXVI (1934) Pl II, and Butler III (1994) p153.
Maps of the area can be found in TDA LXVI (1934) p39, Pettit (1974) p120, DASP 36 (1978) Fig 3, and Butler III (1994) p151.
A photograph of the site can be found in TDA LXVI (1934) Pl II
Plym Ford OSGR SX 6116 6851
Comments
Not relocated by OS, in tinworkings. GR 6120 6850 also given.
References
HER/SMR number 5094 SX 66 NW/18
NMR number 441582 SX 66 NW 6
Comments
Not relocated by OS, in tinworkings. GR 6120 6850 also given.
References
HER/SMR number 5094 SX 66 NW/18
NMR number 441582 SX 66 NW 6
Deadman's Bottom E. OSGR SX 6118 6697
Comments
All four slabs, with coverstone in place.
References
TPI XI Part II p175.
Barrow Report 53, TDA LXVI (1934) 39.
R.H. Worth Dartmoor (1953) p172, 179.
P. Pettit Prehistoric Dartmoor (1974) 119-122.
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) Shaugh Prior 12.
J. Butler Atlas of Antiquities III (1994) 50.3.11.
Dave Parks cist 57:- cists, cist table, & cairn circles.
Legendary Dartmoor
HER/SMR number 5125 SX 66 NW/41.
NMR number 441647 SX 66 NW 31.
Plans of the site can be found in TDA LXVI (1934) Pl III, and Butler III (1994) p153.
Maps of the area can be found in TDA LXVI (1934) p39, Pettit (1974) 120, DASP 36 (1978) Fig 3, and Butler III (1994) p151.
A photograph of the site can be found in TDA LXVI (1934) Pl III.
Comments
All four slabs, with coverstone in place.
References
TPI XI Part II p175.
Barrow Report 53, TDA LXVI (1934) 39.
R.H. Worth Dartmoor (1953) p172, 179.
P. Pettit Prehistoric Dartmoor (1974) 119-122.
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) Shaugh Prior 12.
J. Butler Atlas of Antiquities III (1994) 50.3.11.
Dave Parks cist 57:- cists, cist table, & cairn circles.
Legendary Dartmoor
HER/SMR number 5125 SX 66 NW/41.
NMR number 441647 SX 66 NW 31.
Plans of the site can be found in TDA LXVI (1934) Pl III, and Butler III (1994) p153.
Maps of the area can be found in TDA LXVI (1934) p39, Pettit (1974) 120, DASP 36 (1978) Fig 3, and Butler III (1994) p151.
A photograph of the site can be found in TDA LXVI (1934) Pl III.
Great Gnat's Head OSGR SX 6119 6803
Comments
Two sides and one, fallen in, endstone.
References
Barrow Report 20, TDA XXXIII (1901) 119.
R.H. Worth Dartmoor (1953) p166, 172.
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) Shaugh Prior 1.
J. Butler Atlas of Antiquities III (1994) 50.5.1.
Dave Parks cist 13:- cists, & cist table.
Legendary Dartmoor
HER/SMR number 5091 SX 66 NW/16.
NMR number 441573 SX 66 NW 3.
Plans of the site can be found in TDA XXXIII (1901) Pl XV, and Butler III (1994) p155.
A photograph(s) of the site can be found in TDA XXXIII (1901) Pl XV.
Comments
Two sides and one, fallen in, endstone.
References
Barrow Report 20, TDA XXXIII (1901) 119.
R.H. Worth Dartmoor (1953) p166, 172.
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) Shaugh Prior 1.
J. Butler Atlas of Antiquities III (1994) 50.5.1.
Dave Parks cist 13:- cists, & cist table.
Legendary Dartmoor
HER/SMR number 5091 SX 66 NW/16.
NMR number 441573 SX 66 NW 3.
Plans of the site can be found in TDA XXXIII (1901) Pl XV, and Butler III (1994) p155.
A photograph(s) of the site can be found in TDA XXXIII (1901) Pl XV.
Grim's Grave OSGR SX 6123 6641
Comments
All the stones are present, except the coverstone has fallen in, although it had been restored in 1978. Butler says there were two capstones.
References
Barrow Report 4, TDA XIV (1882) 156. 12, TDA XXII (1890) 51. 20, TDA XXXIII (1901) 120.
TDA IV (ii) (1871) 510.
TPI X (1889) 309.
S. Rowe A Perambulation of Dartmoor (1896) 171.
T.A. Falcon Dartmoor Illustrated (1900) xxvii, Pl 59.
R.H. Worth Dartmoor (1953) p172, 179.
Davidson & Seabrook DASP 31 (1973) 55A.
P. Pettit Prehistoric Dartmoor (1974) 119-122.
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) Shaugh Prior 13.
J.R. Turner DASP 48 (1990) D20.
J. Butler Atlas of Antiquities III (1994) 50.3.3.
Dave Parks cist 14:- cists, cist table, & cairn circles.
Legendary Dartmoor See also: http://www.legendarydartmoor.co.uk/dead_bottom.htm
HER/SMR number 5084 SX 66 NW/8/1.
NMR number 441653 SX 66 NW 33.
Plans of the site can be found in TDA XXXIII (1901) Pl XVI, DASP 48 (1990) p44, and Butler III (1994) p152.
Maps of the area can be found in TDA LXVI (1934) p39, Pettit (1974) p120, DASP 36 (1978) Fig 3, and Butler III (1994) p151.
Photographs of the site can be found in Falcon Pl 59, TDA XXXIII (1901) Pl XVI, & DASP 36 (1978) Fig III.
Comments
All the stones are present, except the coverstone has fallen in, although it had been restored in 1978. Butler says there were two capstones.
References
Barrow Report 4, TDA XIV (1882) 156. 12, TDA XXII (1890) 51. 20, TDA XXXIII (1901) 120.
TDA IV (ii) (1871) 510.
TPI X (1889) 309.
S. Rowe A Perambulation of Dartmoor (1896) 171.
T.A. Falcon Dartmoor Illustrated (1900) xxvii, Pl 59.
R.H. Worth Dartmoor (1953) p172, 179.
Davidson & Seabrook DASP 31 (1973) 55A.
P. Pettit Prehistoric Dartmoor (1974) 119-122.
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) Shaugh Prior 13.
J.R. Turner DASP 48 (1990) D20.
J. Butler Atlas of Antiquities III (1994) 50.3.3.
Dave Parks cist 14:- cists, cist table, & cairn circles.
Legendary Dartmoor See also: http://www.legendarydartmoor.co.uk/dead_bottom.htm
HER/SMR number 5084 SX 66 NW/8/1.
NMR number 441653 SX 66 NW 33.
Plans of the site can be found in TDA XXXIII (1901) Pl XVI, DASP 48 (1990) p44, and Butler III (1994) p152.
Maps of the area can be found in TDA LXVI (1934) p39, Pettit (1974) p120, DASP 36 (1978) Fig 3, and Butler III (1994) p151.
Photographs of the site can be found in Falcon Pl 59, TDA XXXIII (1901) Pl XVI, & DASP 36 (1978) Fig III.
Langcombe Brook S. OSGR SX 6124 6630
Comments
Two sides, at least one end and a displaced capstone, broken since 1931.
References
Barrow Report 50, TDA LXIII (1931) 81. 53, TDA LXVI (1934) 39.
R.H. Worth Dartmoor (1953) p172, 179.
P. Pettit Prehistoric Dartmoor (1974) 119-122.
Davidson & Seabrook DASP 31 (1973) 55B.
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) Shaugh Prior 18.
J.R. Turner DASP 48 (1990) E8.
J. Butler Atlas of Antiquities III (1994) 50.3.4.
Dave Parks cist 47:- cists, & cist table.
Legendary Dartmoor
HER/SMR number 5126 SX 66 NW/42.
NMR number 441656 SX 66 NW 34.
Plans of the site can be found in TDA LXIII (1931) Pl I, and Butler III (1994) p152.
Maps of the area can be found in TDA LXVI (1934) p39, Pettit (1974) p120, DASP 36 (1978) Fig 3, and Butler III (1994) p151.
A photograph(s) of the site can be found in TDA LXIII (1931) Pl I.
Comments
Two sides, at least one end and a displaced capstone, broken since 1931.
References
Barrow Report 50, TDA LXIII (1931) 81. 53, TDA LXVI (1934) 39.
R.H. Worth Dartmoor (1953) p172, 179.
P. Pettit Prehistoric Dartmoor (1974) 119-122.
Davidson & Seabrook DASP 31 (1973) 55B.
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) Shaugh Prior 18.
J.R. Turner DASP 48 (1990) E8.
J. Butler Atlas of Antiquities III (1994) 50.3.4.
Dave Parks cist 47:- cists, & cist table.
Legendary Dartmoor
HER/SMR number 5126 SX 66 NW/42.
NMR number 441656 SX 66 NW 34.
Plans of the site can be found in TDA LXIII (1931) Pl I, and Butler III (1994) p152.
Maps of the area can be found in TDA LXVI (1934) p39, Pettit (1974) p120, DASP 36 (1978) Fig 3, and Butler III (1994) p151.
A photograph(s) of the site can be found in TDA LXIII (1931) Pl I.
Dendles Waste OSGR SX 6153 6280
Comments
Two sides and E endstone only of cist were present in 1924, and apparently still in 1973, but now only the S side remains,
surrounded by a retaining circle.
References
TPI XI Part II p178.
Barrow Report 43, TDA LVI (1924) 107.
H.Breton The Forest of Dartmoor Part I (1932) 44.
R.H. Worth Dartmoor (1953) p172.
Davidson & Seabrook DASP 31 (1973) 28, Fig 13 p36.
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) Cornwood 14.
J.R. Turner DASP 48 (1990) D19.
J. Butler Atlas of Antiquities III (1994) 52.15.
P. Newman The Field Archaeology of Dartmoor (2011) 47.
Dave Parks cist 43:- cists, cist table, & cairn circles.
HER/SMR number 4276 SX 66 SW/33.
NMR number 442267 SX 66 SW 35.
Plans of the site can be found in TDA LVI (1924) p107, DASP 31 (1973) p36, Butler III (1994) p194, & Newman (2011) p47.
A photograph of the site can be found in TDA LVI (1924), Pl III
Comments
Two sides and E endstone only of cist were present in 1924, and apparently still in 1973, but now only the S side remains,
surrounded by a retaining circle.
References
TPI XI Part II p178.
Barrow Report 43, TDA LVI (1924) 107.
H.Breton The Forest of Dartmoor Part I (1932) 44.
R.H. Worth Dartmoor (1953) p172.
Davidson & Seabrook DASP 31 (1973) 28, Fig 13 p36.
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) Cornwood 14.
J.R. Turner DASP 48 (1990) D19.
J. Butler Atlas of Antiquities III (1994) 52.15.
P. Newman The Field Archaeology of Dartmoor (2011) 47.
Dave Parks cist 43:- cists, cist table, & cairn circles.
HER/SMR number 4276 SX 66 SW/33.
NMR number 442267 SX 66 SW 35.
Plans of the site can be found in TDA LVI (1924) p107, DASP 31 (1973) p36, Butler III (1994) p194, & Newman (2011) p47.
A photograph of the site can be found in TDA LVI (1924), Pl III
Fox Tor Mires S 5 OSGR SX 6166 6987
Comments
SMR have also SX 66 NW/19, at 6193 6988, with a similar description, probably a mistaken grid reference from Breton's directions.
NE side in two parts, with both endstones, is all that is left.
References
H. Breton Beautiful Dartmoor III (1912) 18-9.
Barrow Report 46, TDA LIX (1927) 77.
R.H. Worth Dartmoor (1953) p173.
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) Lydford 100.
J. Butler Atlas of Antiquities IV (1993) 64.5.
Dave Parks cist 44:- cists, & cist table.
HER/SMR number 5081 SX 66 NW/6.
NMR number 441588 SX 66 NW 8.
Plans of the site can be found in TDA LIX (1924), Pl I, and Butler IV (1993) p221.
A photograph of the site can be found in TDA LIX (1924), Pl I.
Comments
SMR have also SX 66 NW/19, at 6193 6988, with a similar description, probably a mistaken grid reference from Breton's directions.
NE side in two parts, with both endstones, is all that is left.
References
H. Breton Beautiful Dartmoor III (1912) 18-9.
Barrow Report 46, TDA LIX (1927) 77.
R.H. Worth Dartmoor (1953) p173.
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) Lydford 100.
J. Butler Atlas of Antiquities IV (1993) 64.5.
Dave Parks cist 44:- cists, & cist table.
HER/SMR number 5081 SX 66 NW/6.
NMR number 441588 SX 66 NW 8.
Plans of the site can be found in TDA LIX (1924), Pl I, and Butler IV (1993) p221.
A photograph of the site can be found in TDA LIX (1924), Pl I.
Plym Head OSGR SX 6177 6839
Comments
Doubtful, as it is in tinworkings. Not listed under cists in SMR.
References
HER/SMR number 5093 SX 66 NW/17.
NMR number 441579 SX 66 NW 5.
Comments
Doubtful, as it is in tinworkings. Not listed under cists in SMR.
References
HER/SMR number 5093 SX 66 NW/17.
NMR number 441579 SX 66 NW 5.
Fox Tor Mires S. OSGR SX 6193 6988
Comments
54.9m SE of a white stone in the wall. Capstone on NE side, and SW stone gone.
Overgrown with heather til 1920. No trace found in 1950. Probably the same as Lydford 100.
References
Barrow Report 46, T.D.A. Vol.59 pp.69-70 (1927)
R.H. Worth Dartmoor (1953) p173.
HER/SMR number 5095 SX 66 NW/19.
NMR number 443414 SX 67 SW 59?
Comments
54.9m SE of a white stone in the wall. Capstone on NE side, and SW stone gone.
Overgrown with heather til 1920. No trace found in 1950. Probably the same as Lydford 100.
References
Barrow Report 46, T.D.A. Vol.59 pp.69-70 (1927)
R.H. Worth Dartmoor (1953) p173.
HER/SMR number 5095 SX 66 NW/19.
NMR number 443414 SX 67 SW 59?
Hortonsford Bottom OSGR SX 62 66
Comments
See Stall Moor N. This is based on a rare mistake by RH Worth in BR 14.
References
R.H. Worth TPI XI Part II (1891-2) 183.
Barrow Report 14, TDA XXIV (1892) 48. 37, TDA L (1918) 186.
HER/SMR number 5088 SX 66 NW/12.
NMR number 441722 SX 66 NW 55.
Comments
See Stall Moor N. This is based on a rare mistake by RH Worth in BR 14.
References
R.H. Worth TPI XI Part II (1891-2) 183.
Barrow Report 14, TDA XXIV (1892) 48. 37, TDA L (1918) 186.
HER/SMR number 5088 SX 66 NW/12.
NMR number 441722 SX 66 NW 55.
Ranny Brook Settlement OSGR SX 6214 6352
Comments
E side and S end remain,and a partially sunken stone may be the displaced W side. SMR give three references SX 66 SW/31,
SW/105 (with GR 617 637) & SW/282.
References
Western Antiquary 10 (1891) 178.
Barrow Report 58, TDA LXXI (1939) 69.
TDA XXXVII (1905) 458.
R.H. Worth Dartmoor (1953) p172.
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) Cornwood 11.
J. Butler Atlas of Antiquities III (1994) 52.9.3.
Dave Parks cist 84:- cists, & cist table.
HER/SMR numbers 4272 SX 66 SW/31 & 52140 SX 66 SW/282.
NMR number 442249 SX 66 SW 29.
Plans of the site can be found in TDA LXXVI (1939) Pl V, and Butler III (1994) p186.
A map of the area can be found in Butler III (1994) p184.
A photograph of the site can be found in TDA LXXVI (1939) Pl V.
Comments
E side and S end remain,and a partially sunken stone may be the displaced W side. SMR give three references SX 66 SW/31,
SW/105 (with GR 617 637) & SW/282.
References
Western Antiquary 10 (1891) 178.
Barrow Report 58, TDA LXXI (1939) 69.
TDA XXXVII (1905) 458.
R.H. Worth Dartmoor (1953) p172.
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) Cornwood 11.
J. Butler Atlas of Antiquities III (1994) 52.9.3.
Dave Parks cist 84:- cists, & cist table.
HER/SMR numbers 4272 SX 66 SW/31 & 52140 SX 66 SW/282.
NMR number 442249 SX 66 SW 29.
Plans of the site can be found in TDA LXXVI (1939) Pl V, and Butler III (1994) p186.
A map of the area can be found in Butler III (1994) p184.
A photograph of the site can be found in TDA LXXVI (1939) Pl V.
Harrowthorn Reave OSGR SX 6241 6222
Comments
"A cairn, 16' diameter. Near its margin lies a flat stone of such size as suggests the displaced coverstone of a kistvaen." - RHW.
"The S endstone is visible in the central hollow" - Butler.
References
Barrow Report 64, TDA LXXVII (1945) 55.
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) Cornwood 16.
J. Butler Atlas of Antiquities III (1994) 52.12.
HER/SMR number 4267 SX 66 SW/26.
NMR number 442231X 66 SW 23.
A plan of the site can be found in Butler III (1994) p189.
A map of the area can be found in Butler III (1994) p189.
Comments
"A cairn, 16' diameter. Near its margin lies a flat stone of such size as suggests the displaced coverstone of a kistvaen." - RHW.
"The S endstone is visible in the central hollow" - Butler.
References
Barrow Report 64, TDA LXXVII (1945) 55.
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) Cornwood 16.
J. Butler Atlas of Antiquities III (1994) 52.12.
HER/SMR number 4267 SX 66 SW/26.
NMR number 442231X 66 SW 23.
A plan of the site can be found in Butler III (1994) p189.
A map of the area can be found in Butler III (1994) p189.
Harrowthorn Plantation OSGR SX 6245 6264
Comments
Two side stones and the E endstone. S side is an earthfast boulder. Endstone has fallen forwards over the cavity.
Grinsell considers this site entirely natural.
References
Barrow Report 58, TDA LXXI (1939) 69.
R.H. Worth Dartmoor (1953) p172.
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) Cornwood 15.
J. Butler Atlas of Antiquities III (1994) 52.11.
Dave Parks cist 83:- cists, & cist table.
HER/SMR number 4269 SX 66 SW/28.
NMR number 442240 SX 66 SW 26.
A plan of the site can be found in TDA LXXI (1939) Pl IV.
A photograph of the site can be found in TDA LXXI (1939) Pl III & IV.
Comments
Two side stones and the E endstone. S side is an earthfast boulder. Endstone has fallen forwards over the cavity.
Grinsell considers this site entirely natural.
References
Barrow Report 58, TDA LXXI (1939) 69.
R.H. Worth Dartmoor (1953) p172.
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) Cornwood 15.
J. Butler Atlas of Antiquities III (1994) 52.11.
Dave Parks cist 83:- cists, & cist table.
HER/SMR number 4269 SX 66 SW/28.
NMR number 442240 SX 66 SW 26.
A plan of the site can be found in TDA LXXI (1939) Pl IV.
A photograph of the site can be found in TDA LXXI (1939) Pl III & IV.
Ranny Brook Head OSGR SX 6262 6353
Comments
Three sides in place, one turned back by 0.5m. SMR give also reference SW/105, with GR 617 637.
References
Barrow Report 64, TDA LXXVII (1945) 55. 68, TDA LXXXI (1949) 53. 69, TDA LXXXII (1950) 45. 71, LXXXV (1953) 176.
TDA XXXVII (1905) 458.
R.H. Worth Dartmoor (1953) p172.
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) Cornwood 12.
J. Butler Atlas of Antiquities III (1994) 52.10.
Dave Parks cist 90:- cists, & cist table.
Megalithic Portal
HER/SMR number 4270 SX 66 SW/29.
NMR number 442243 SX 66 SW 27.
Plan(s) of the site can be found in Butler III (1994) p52.
Photograph(s) of the site can be found in TDA LXXVII (1945) Pl I, LXXXV (1953) Pl 17.
Comments
Three sides in place, one turned back by 0.5m. SMR give also reference SW/105, with GR 617 637.
References
Barrow Report 64, TDA LXXVII (1945) 55. 68, TDA LXXXI (1949) 53. 69, TDA LXXXII (1950) 45. 71, LXXXV (1953) 176.
TDA XXXVII (1905) 458.
R.H. Worth Dartmoor (1953) p172.
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) Cornwood 12.
J. Butler Atlas of Antiquities III (1994) 52.10.
Dave Parks cist 90:- cists, & cist table.
Megalithic Portal
HER/SMR number 4270 SX 66 SW/29.
NMR number 442243 SX 66 SW 27.
Plan(s) of the site can be found in Butler III (1994) p52.
Photograph(s) of the site can be found in TDA LXXVII (1945) Pl I, LXXXV (1953) Pl 17.
Stall Moor W. OSGR SX 6286 6232
Comments
S side & W end stone only.
References
TDA XXIX (1897) 147.
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) Cornwood 11c.
J.R. Turner DASP 48 (1990) E30.
J. Butler Atlas of Antiquities IV (1993) 54.18.11.
Dave Parks cist 133:- cists, cist table, & cairn circles.
HER/SMR number 13234 SX 66 SW/129.
NMR number 442391 SX 66 SW 75.
A plan of the site can be found in Butler IV (1993) p62.
A map of the area can be found in Butler IV (1993) p62.
Comments
S side & W end stone only.
References
TDA XXIX (1897) 147.
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) Cornwood 11c.
J.R. Turner DASP 48 (1990) E30.
J. Butler Atlas of Antiquities IV (1993) 54.18.11.
Dave Parks cist 133:- cists, cist table, & cairn circles.
HER/SMR number 13234 SX 66 SW/129.
NMR number 442391 SX 66 SW 75.
A plan of the site can be found in Butler IV (1993) p62.
A map of the area can be found in Butler IV (1993) p62.
Stall Moor NW. OSGR SX 6314 6286
Comments
LVG put Cornwood 18 at 6302 6275, and so could not find it. The NMR record says "cairn with possible cist."
References
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) Cornwood 18.
J. Butler Atlas of Antiquities IV (1993) 54.18.8
Phil Newman Southwest Landcape Investigations p7
HER/SMR number 13235 SX 66 SW/130.
NMR number 442382 SX 66 SW 72.
A map of the area can be found in Butler IV (1993) p62.
Comments
LVG put Cornwood 18 at 6302 6275, and so could not find it. The NMR record says "cairn with possible cist."
References
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) Cornwood 18.
J. Butler Atlas of Antiquities IV (1993) 54.18.8
Phil Newman Southwest Landcape Investigations p7
HER/SMR number 13235 SX 66 SW/130.
NMR number 442382 SX 66 SW 72.
A map of the area can be found in Butler IV (1993) p62.
Stall Moor N. OSGR SX 6327 6322
Comments
Capstone and NW end missing. Same as NMR SX 66 NW 55 & SMR SX 66 NW/12, (GR 62 66,
Hortonsford Bottom) which is based on a mistake by RH Worth in BR 14.
References
R.H. Worth TPI XI Part II (1891-2) 183.
Barrow Report 14, TDA XXIV (1892) 48. 37, TDA L (1918) 186. 62, TDA LXXV (1943) 55.
R.H. Worth Dartmoor (1953) p172.
Davidson & Seabrook DASP 31 (1973) 75
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) Cornwood 13
J.R. Turner DASP 48 (1990) E17
J. Butler IV (1993) 54.18.9
G.A.M. Gerrard Dartmoor (1997) 56.
Dave Parks cist 39:- cists, cist table, & cairn circles
Phil Newman Southwest Landcape Investigations p7
HER/SMR number 4296 SX 66 SW/49.
NMR number 442199 SX 66 SW 13.
Plans of the site can be found in TDA L (1918), p186, DASP 31 (1973) p38, Butler IV (1993) p62, and Gerrard (1997) Fig 33, p56.
A map of the area can be found in Butler IV (1993) p62.
A photograph of the site can be found in TDA LXXV (1943). Pl 10.
Comments
Capstone and NW end missing. Same as NMR SX 66 NW 55 & SMR SX 66 NW/12, (GR 62 66,
Hortonsford Bottom) which is based on a mistake by RH Worth in BR 14.
References
R.H. Worth TPI XI Part II (1891-2) 183.
Barrow Report 14, TDA XXIV (1892) 48. 37, TDA L (1918) 186. 62, TDA LXXV (1943) 55.
R.H. Worth Dartmoor (1953) p172.
Davidson & Seabrook DASP 31 (1973) 75
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) Cornwood 13
J.R. Turner DASP 48 (1990) E17
J. Butler IV (1993) 54.18.9
G.A.M. Gerrard Dartmoor (1997) 56.
Dave Parks cist 39:- cists, cist table, & cairn circles
Phil Newman Southwest Landcape Investigations p7
HER/SMR number 4296 SX 66 SW/49.
NMR number 442199 SX 66 SW 13.
Plans of the site can be found in TDA L (1918), p186, DASP 31 (1973) p38, Butler IV (1993) p62, and Gerrard (1997) Fig 33, p56.
A map of the area can be found in Butler IV (1993) p62.
A photograph of the site can be found in TDA LXXV (1943). Pl 10.
Stinger's Hill OSGR SX 6337 6559
Comments
The capstone rests diagonally within the four sideslabs of the cist. Cornwood 8 is at 6337 6559. Cornwood 9 is at 6353 6494.
As at Jan 2012, the NMR give GR 6337 6494 for this site, and the HER has a site, numbered 28468 SX 66 SW/248 at the same reference.
References
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) Cornwood 8.
J.R. Turner DASP 48 (1990) E46.
J. Butler Atlas of Antiquities V (1997) 180.
Dave Parks cist 104:- cists, & cist table
Phil Newman Southwest Landcape Investigations p7
HER/SMR number 13185 SX 66 NW/79.
NMR number 442447 SX 66 SW 96.
A plan of the site can be found in Butler V (1997) p180.
Comments
The capstone rests diagonally within the four sideslabs of the cist. Cornwood 8 is at 6337 6559. Cornwood 9 is at 6353 6494.
As at Jan 2012, the NMR give GR 6337 6494 for this site, and the HER has a site, numbered 28468 SX 66 SW/248 at the same reference.
References
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) Cornwood 8.
J.R. Turner DASP 48 (1990) E46.
J. Butler Atlas of Antiquities V (1997) 180.
Dave Parks cist 104:- cists, & cist table
Phil Newman Southwest Landcape Investigations p7
HER/SMR number 13185 SX 66 NW/79.
NMR number 442447 SX 66 SW 96.
A plan of the site can be found in Butler V (1997) p180.
Green Hill OSGR SX 6366 6780
Comments
"A tumulus ... which most likely contains the remains of a kistvaen." RN Worth, 1892. Large boulders.
References
Barrow Report 14, TDA XXIV (1892) 48.
TPI XI Part II p181.
W. Crossing Guide to Dartmoor (1912) 374.
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) Lydford 101.
J. Butler Atlas of Antiquities IV (1993) 55.7.4.
HER/SMR number 5106 SX 66 NW/28.
NMR number 441739 SX 66 NW 64.
A plan of the site can be found in Butler IV (1993) p76.
A map of the area can be found in Butler IV (1993) p75.
Comments
"A tumulus ... which most likely contains the remains of a kistvaen." RN Worth, 1892. Large boulders.
References
Barrow Report 14, TDA XXIV (1892) 48.
TPI XI Part II p181.
W. Crossing Guide to Dartmoor (1912) 374.
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) Lydford 101.
J. Butler Atlas of Antiquities IV (1993) 55.7.4.
HER/SMR number 5106 SX 66 NW/28.
NMR number 441739 SX 66 NW 64.
A plan of the site can be found in Butler IV (1993) p76.
A map of the area can be found in Butler IV (1993) p75.
Brown Heath OSGR SX 6376 6606
Comments
All four sides, with capstone to W. Opened in 1949, when some flint flakes were found.
References
Barrow Report 60, TDA LXXIII (1941) 55. 69, TDA LXXXII (1950) 45. 71, TDA LXXXV (1953) 176.
R.H. Worth Dartmoor (1953) p172, 174, 197.
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) Harford 1.
J. Butler Atlas of Antiquities IV (1993) 55.7.3.
Dave Parks cist 102:- cists, & cist table.
Phil Newman Southwest Landcape Investigations p8
HER/SMR number 5102 SX 66 NW/26.
NMR number 441620 SX 66 NW 19.
Plans of the site can be found in TDA LXXV (1953), p176, and Butler IV (1993) p76.
A map of the area can be found in Butler IV (1993) p75.
A photograph of the site can be found in TDA LXXXV (1953), Pl 18.
Comments
All four sides, with capstone to W. Opened in 1949, when some flint flakes were found.
References
Barrow Report 60, TDA LXXIII (1941) 55. 69, TDA LXXXII (1950) 45. 71, TDA LXXXV (1953) 176.
R.H. Worth Dartmoor (1953) p172, 174, 197.
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) Harford 1.
J. Butler Atlas of Antiquities IV (1993) 55.7.3.
Dave Parks cist 102:- cists, & cist table.
Phil Newman Southwest Landcape Investigations p8
HER/SMR number 5102 SX 66 NW/26.
NMR number 441620 SX 66 NW 19.
Plans of the site can be found in TDA LXXV (1953), p176, and Butler IV (1993) p76.
A map of the area can be found in Butler IV (1993) p75.
A photograph of the site can be found in TDA LXXXV (1953), Pl 18.
Tristis Rock OSGR SX 6378 6016
Comments
The S side in place within cairn circle.
References
Barrow Report 14, TDA XXIV (1892) 48. 40, TDA LIII (1921) 84.
TDA XXXVII (1905) 460.
R.H. Worth Dartmoor (1953) p172.
Davidson & Seabrook DASP 31 (1973) 19
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) Harford 6
J.R. Turner DASP 48 (1990) E22
J. Butler Atlas of Antiquities IV (1993) 54.17
Dave Parks cist 42:- cists, cist table, & cairn circles.
HER/SMR number 4258 SX 66 SW/20
NMR number 442351 SX 66 SW 59.
Plans of the site can be found in TDA XXIV (1892), p85, DASP 31 (1973) p27, and Butler IV (1993) p59.
A map of the area can be found in Butler IV (1993) 39.
Comments
The S side in place within cairn circle.
References
Barrow Report 14, TDA XXIV (1892) 48. 40, TDA LIII (1921) 84.
TDA XXXVII (1905) 460.
R.H. Worth Dartmoor (1953) p172.
Davidson & Seabrook DASP 31 (1973) 19
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) Harford 6
J.R. Turner DASP 48 (1990) E22
J. Butler Atlas of Antiquities IV (1993) 54.17
Dave Parks cist 42:- cists, cist table, & cairn circles.
HER/SMR number 4258 SX 66 SW/20
NMR number 442351 SX 66 SW 59.
Plans of the site can be found in TDA XXIV (1892), p85, DASP 31 (1973) p27, and Butler IV (1993) p59.
A map of the area can be found in Butler IV (1993) 39.
Erme Pound OSGR SX 6392 6551
Comments
May never have existed. The note in BR 14 may be to Brown Heath.
References
Barrow Report 14, TDA XXIV (1892) 48.
TPI XI Part II p183.
R.H. Worth Dartmoor (1953) p172.
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) Harford 2.
Dave Parks cist 96:- cists, & cist table.
HER/SMR number 28585 SX 56 NE/174/. SX 66 NW/185.
NMR number 441737 SX 66 NW 62.
Comments
May never have existed. The note in BR 14 may be to Brown Heath.
References
Barrow Report 14, TDA XXIV (1892) 48.
TPI XI Part II p183.
R.H. Worth Dartmoor (1953) p172.
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) Harford 2.
Dave Parks cist 96:- cists, & cist table.
HER/SMR number 28585 SX 56 NE/174/. SX 66 NW/185.
NMR number 441737 SX 66 NW 62.
Hook Lake Stone Row OSGR SX 6410 6532
Comments
Destroyed before 1919, leaving a single slab, according to Butler.
References
Barrow Report 38, TDA LI (1919) 79.
H. Breton The Forest of Dartmoor (1931) 41.
TDA IV (ii) (1871) 502. LXXVIII (1946) 288.
Davidson & Seabrook DASP 31 (1973) 20.
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) Harford 3.
J.R. Turner DASP 48 (1990) F11.
J. Butler Atlas of Antiquities IV (1993) 55.8.
Dave Parks cist 40:- cists, cist table, & cairn circles
Phil Newman Southwest Landcape Investigations p6
HER/SMR number 5137 SX 66 NW/51/1.
NMR number 441705 SX 66 NW 48.
Plans of the site can be found in TDA LI (1919), p79, DASP 31 (1973), p30, and Butler IV (1993) p78.
Maps of the area can be found in TDA IV (ii) Pl III, and Butler IV (1993) p75.
Comments
Destroyed before 1919, leaving a single slab, according to Butler.
References
Barrow Report 38, TDA LI (1919) 79.
H. Breton The Forest of Dartmoor (1931) 41.
TDA IV (ii) (1871) 502. LXXVIII (1946) 288.
Davidson & Seabrook DASP 31 (1973) 20.
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) Harford 3.
J.R. Turner DASP 48 (1990) F11.
J. Butler Atlas of Antiquities IV (1993) 55.8.
Dave Parks cist 40:- cists, cist table, & cairn circles
Phil Newman Southwest Landcape Investigations p6
HER/SMR number 5137 SX 66 NW/51/1.
NMR number 441705 SX 66 NW 48.
Plans of the site can be found in TDA LI (1919), p79, DASP 31 (1973), p30, and Butler IV (1993) p78.
Maps of the area can be found in TDA IV (ii) Pl III, and Butler IV (1993) p75.
Lower Piles OSGR SX 6454 6026
Comments
Two sides and SE endstone. In Barrow Report 14, Worth says this as a mile and a half above Harford, but the description is of this site.
References
Barrow Report 4, TDA XIV (1882) 156. 14, TDA XXIV (1892) 48. 36, TDA XLIX (1917) 79. 62, TDA LXXV (1943) 55.
TPI XI Part II p182.
S. Rowe A Perambulation of Dartmoor (1896) 169.
R.H. Worth Dartmoor (1953) p172.
Davidson & Seabrook DASP 31 (1973) 59.
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) Harford 8.
J.R. Turner DASP 48 (1990) D13.
J. Butler Atlas of Antiquities IV (1993) 53.11.15.
Dave Parks cist 38:- cists, cist table, & cairn circles.
HER/SMR number 4256 SX 66 SW/18.
NMR number 442339 SX 66 SW 55.
Plans of the site can be found in TDA XLIV (1917), p80, DASP 31 (1973) p34, 36 (1978) Fig 1, and Butler IV (1993) p30.
Maps of the area can be found in DASP 31 (1973) p36, and Butler IV (1993) p30.
A photograph of the site can be found in TDA LXXV (1943), Pl II.
Comments
Two sides and SE endstone. In Barrow Report 14, Worth says this as a mile and a half above Harford, but the description is of this site.
References
Barrow Report 4, TDA XIV (1882) 156. 14, TDA XXIV (1892) 48. 36, TDA XLIX (1917) 79. 62, TDA LXXV (1943) 55.
TPI XI Part II p182.
S. Rowe A Perambulation of Dartmoor (1896) 169.
R.H. Worth Dartmoor (1953) p172.
Davidson & Seabrook DASP 31 (1973) 59.
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) Harford 8.
J.R. Turner DASP 48 (1990) D13.
J. Butler Atlas of Antiquities IV (1993) 53.11.15.
Dave Parks cist 38:- cists, cist table, & cairn circles.
HER/SMR number 4256 SX 66 SW/18.
NMR number 442339 SX 66 SW 55.
Plans of the site can be found in TDA XLIV (1917), p80, DASP 31 (1973) p34, 36 (1978) Fig 1, and Butler IV (1993) p30.
Maps of the area can be found in DASP 31 (1973) p36, and Butler IV (1993) p30.
A photograph of the site can be found in TDA LXXV (1943), Pl II.
Glasscombe Corner OSGR SX 6579 6100
Comments
Two endstones, with other, fallen stones.
References
Barrow Report 68, TDA LXXXI (1949) 54.
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) Ugborough 1a.
HER/SMR number 28482 SX 66 SE/495.
NMR number 442153 SX 66 SE 136.
A plan of the site can be found in Butler V (1997) p59.
Comments
Two endstones, with other, fallen stones.
References
Barrow Report 68, TDA LXXXI (1949) 54.
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) Ugborough 1a.
HER/SMR number 28482 SX 66 SE/495.
NMR number 442153 SX 66 SE 136.
A plan of the site can be found in Butler V (1997) p59.
Lower Glasscombe OSGR SX 6650 6051
Comments
One side and one end only. Capstone lies to SE.
References
Barrow Report 72, TDA LXXXVIII (1956) 223.
C. Gaskell-Brown & C. Hankin DASP 33 (1975) 314.
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) Ugborough 11.
C. Gaskell-Brown & C. Hankin DASP 33 (1975) 314.
J. Butler Atlas of Antiquities IV (1993) 56.3.
Dave Parks cist 106:- cists, & cist table.
HER/SMR number 5652 SX 66 SE/1.
NMR number 441989 SX 66 SE 74.
A plan of the site can be found in TDA LXXXVIII (1956), p223.
A map of the area can be found in DASP 36 (1978) Fig 4
A photograph of the site can be found in TDA LXXXVIII (1956), p223.
Comments
One side and one end only. Capstone lies to SE.
References
Barrow Report 72, TDA LXXXVIII (1956) 223.
C. Gaskell-Brown & C. Hankin DASP 33 (1975) 314.
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) Ugborough 11.
C. Gaskell-Brown & C. Hankin DASP 33 (1975) 314.
J. Butler Atlas of Antiquities IV (1993) 56.3.
Dave Parks cist 106:- cists, & cist table.
HER/SMR number 5652 SX 66 SE/1.
NMR number 441989 SX 66 SE 74.
A plan of the site can be found in TDA LXXXVIII (1956), p223.
A map of the area can be found in DASP 36 (1978) Fig 4
A photograph of the site can be found in TDA LXXXVIII (1956), p223.
Hickley Ridge W. OSGR SX 6659 6203
Comments
Two large set stones. Several millstones in the area. Apparently not the same as Hickley Plain chambered cairn.
References
Butler V (1997) 56.14.3
Dave Parks cist 152:- cists, & cist table.
HER/SMR number 13283 SX 66 SE/149
NMR number 874146 SX 66 SE 182
A plan of the site can be found in Butler V (1997) p176.
A map of the area can be found in Butler V (1997) p175.
Comments
Two large set stones. Several millstones in the area. Apparently not the same as Hickley Plain chambered cairn.
References
Butler V (1997) 56.14.3
Dave Parks cist 152:- cists, & cist table.
HER/SMR number 13283 SX 66 SE/149
NMR number 874146 SX 66 SE 182
A plan of the site can be found in Butler V (1997) p176.
A map of the area can be found in Butler V (1997) p175.
Corringdon Ball OSGR SX 6685 6134
Comments
A large granite slab propped up by smaller ones. 5m kerbstone ring at ground level.
LVG:- Upright slab, perhaps broken side of cist.
Butler says it is longer visible.
There is a stone, possibly propped prior to cutting and abandoned, at 66879 61133, (MDV13284) within Corringdon Ball newtake.
References
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) South Brent 8a.
J. Butler Atlas of Antiquities IV (1993) 56.10.
Dave Parks cairn circles.
HER/SMR number 19901 SX 66 SE/150.
NMR number 901582 SX 66 SE 46
A plan of the site can be found in Butler IV (1993) p95
A map of the area can be found in DASP 36 (1978) Fig 4
Comments
A large granite slab propped up by smaller ones. 5m kerbstone ring at ground level.
LVG:- Upright slab, perhaps broken side of cist.
Butler says it is longer visible.
There is a stone, possibly propped prior to cutting and abandoned, at 66879 61133, (MDV13284) within Corringdon Ball newtake.
References
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) South Brent 8a.
J. Butler Atlas of Antiquities IV (1993) 56.10.
Dave Parks cairn circles.
HER/SMR number 19901 SX 66 SE/150.
NMR number 901582 SX 66 SE 46
A plan of the site can be found in Butler IV (1993) p95
A map of the area can be found in DASP 36 (1978) Fig 4
Hickley Ridge Central OSGR SX 6725 6225
Comments
Possible end stone.
References
J. Butler Atlas of Antiquities V (1997) 56.14.2
HER/SMR number 61772 SX 66 SE/534
A plan of the site can be found in Butler V (1997) p175.
A map of the area can be found in Butler V (1997) p175.
Comments
Possible end stone.
References
J. Butler Atlas of Antiquities V (1997) 56.14.2
HER/SMR number 61772 SX 66 SE/534
A plan of the site can be found in Butler V (1997) p175.
A map of the area can be found in Butler V (1997) p175.
Hickley Ridge E. OSGR SX 6745 6235
Comments
One end and one side stone.
References
Butler V (1997) 56.14.1
HER/SMR number 61773 SX 66 SE/535
A plan of the site can be found in Butler V (1997) p175.
A map of the area can be found in Butler V (1997) p175.
Comments
One end and one side stone.
References
Butler V (1997) 56.14.1
HER/SMR number 61773 SX 66 SE/535
A plan of the site can be found in Butler V (1997) p175.
A map of the area can be found in Butler V (1997) p175.
Inner Pupers OSGR SX 6755 6741
Comments
Cairn around natural outcrop.
References
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) W Buckfastleigh 6.
J.R. Turner DASP 48 (1990) A60.
Dave Parks cairn circles.
HER/SMR number 13205 SX 66 NE/125.
NMR number 441533 SX 66 NE 63.
Comments
Cairn around natural outcrop.
References
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) W Buckfastleigh 6.
J.R. Turner DASP 48 (1990) A60.
Dave Parks cairn circles.
HER/SMR number 13205 SX 66 NE/125.
NMR number 441533 SX 66 NE 63.
Brockhill Ford OSGR SX 6781 6569
Comments
Two sides only. Some other stones appear to have moved between 1973 and 1993.
References
Barrow Report 68, TDA LXXXI (1949) 53.
R.H. Worth Dartmoor (1953) p172.
Davidson & Seabrook DASP 31 (1973) 76.
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) Dean Prior 2.
J.R. Turner DASP 48 (1990) D3.
J. Butler Atlas of Antiquities IV (1993) 57.18.
Dave Parks cist 101:- cists, cist table, & cairn circles.
HER/SMR number 5234 SX 66 NE/54.
NMR number 441411 SX 66 NE 21.
Plans of the site can be found in DASP 31 (1973) p32, and Butler IV (1993) p152.
Comments
Two sides only. Some other stones appear to have moved between 1973 and 1993.
References
Barrow Report 68, TDA LXXXI (1949) 53.
R.H. Worth Dartmoor (1953) p172.
Davidson & Seabrook DASP 31 (1973) 76.
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) Dean Prior 2.
J.R. Turner DASP 48 (1990) D3.
J. Butler Atlas of Antiquities IV (1993) 57.18.
Dave Parks cist 101:- cists, cist table, & cairn circles.
HER/SMR number 5234 SX 66 NE/54.
NMR number 441411 SX 66 NE 21.
Plans of the site can be found in DASP 31 (1973) p32, and Butler IV (1993) p152.
Brent Moor House OSGR SX 6802 6404
Comments
Two end and one side slab in 1946. LVG conisdered it doubtful, as it is in clitter and under bracken in summer.
Definite mound observable in winter, 31/1/2001.
References
Barrow Report 65, TDA LXXVIII (1946) 49, 66. TDA (1947) 31.
R.H. Worth Dartmoor (1953) p172.
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) South Brent 3.
Dave Parks cist 91:- cists, & cist table.
HER/SMR number 5744 SX 66 SE/50.
NMR number 441746 SX 66 SE 3.
Photographs of the site can be found in TDA LXXVIII (1946), Pl I, and LXXIX, Pl I.
Comments
Two end and one side slab in 1946. LVG conisdered it doubtful, as it is in clitter and under bracken in summer.
Definite mound observable in winter, 31/1/2001.
References
Barrow Report 65, TDA LXXVIII (1946) 49, 66. TDA (1947) 31.
R.H. Worth Dartmoor (1953) p172.
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) South Brent 3.
Dave Parks cist 91:- cists, & cist table.
HER/SMR number 5744 SX 66 SE/50.
NMR number 441746 SX 66 SE 3.
Photographs of the site can be found in TDA LXXVIII (1946), Pl I, and LXXIX, Pl I.
