This Page Contains Details of all Cists within Map Square 69
Cullever Steps OSGR SX 6078 9195
Comments
"Central cist" - JR Turner 1990. No other writer mentions this.
References
TDA XXII (1890) 186
Davidson & Seabrook DASP 31 (1973) 101
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) Belstone 2
J.R. Turner DASP 48 (1990) D11
Dave Parks cist 138:- cists, cist table, & cairn circles.
HER/SMR number 6867 SX 69 SW/3
NMR number 444173 SX 69 SW 22
A plan of the site can be found in Butler V (1997) p181.
Comments
"Central cist" - JR Turner 1990. No other writer mentions this.
References
TDA XXII (1890) 186
Davidson & Seabrook DASP 31 (1973) 101
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) Belstone 2
J.R. Turner DASP 48 (1990) D11
Dave Parks cist 138:- cists, cist table, & cairn circles.
HER/SMR number 6867 SX 69 SW/3
NMR number 444173 SX 69 SW 22
A plan of the site can be found in Butler V (1997) p181.
Oke Tor OSGR SX 610 902
Comments
"A slab about 3' high is set among other stones which show that it was part of a kistvaen" - RN Worth.
Doubtful. NMR give GR 61 89 for a "stone alignment & cist."
References
TDA XXVI (1894) 301.
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) Lydford 2b.
HER/SMR number 6936 SX 69 SW/64.
NMR number 444188 SX 69 SW 29.
Comments
"A slab about 3' high is set among other stones which show that it was part of a kistvaen" - RN Worth.
Doubtful. NMR give GR 61 89 for a "stone alignment & cist."
References
TDA XXVI (1894) 301.
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) Lydford 2b.
HER/SMR number 6936 SX 69 SW/64.
NMR number 444188 SX 69 SW 29.
Winter Tor OSGR SX 6110 9134
Comments
Prowse excavated a cist in 1890, finding bone fragments. Only one sideslab and the capstone mentioned.
HER & NMR give GR 609 915 - "Winter Tor: a cist not marked on the map."
References
Barrow Report 21, TDA XXXIV (1902) 116.
TDA XXII (1890) 187.
R.H. Worth Dartmoor (1953) p172.
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) Lydford 1.
J. Butler Atlas of Antiquities II (1991) 40.15.
Dave Parks cist 121:- cists, & cist table.
HER/SMR number 6881 SX 69 SW/27.
NMR number 444160 SX 69 SW 11.
A plan of the site can be found in Butler V (1997) p169.
Comments
Prowse excavated a cist in 1890, finding bone fragments. Only one sideslab and the capstone mentioned.
HER & NMR give GR 609 915 - "Winter Tor: a cist not marked on the map."
References
Barrow Report 21, TDA XXXIV (1902) 116.
TDA XXII (1890) 187.
R.H. Worth Dartmoor (1953) p172.
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) Lydford 1.
J. Butler Atlas of Antiquities II (1991) 40.15.
Dave Parks cist 121:- cists, & cist table.
HER/SMR number 6881 SX 69 SW/27.
NMR number 444160 SX 69 SW 11.
A plan of the site can be found in Butler V (1997) p169.
The Nine Stones OSGR SX 6124 9284
Comments
"The central stone probably represents the remains of a kistvaen." - Page.
References
Barrow Report 42, TDA LV (1923) 49.
TDA XXII (1890) 186.
J.Ll.W. Page An Exploration of Dartmoor (1892) 80.
Davidson & Seabrook DASP 31 (1973) 73.
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) Belstone 1.
J.R. Turner DASP 48 (1990) G23.
J. Butler Atlas of Antiquities II (1991) 40.13.
Dave Parks cairn circles, sites, & Turner.
HER/SMR number 6865 SX 69 SW/1.
NMR number 444161 SX 69 SW 12.
Plans of the site can be found in DASP 48 (1990) p57, and Butler II (1991) p208.
A photographs of the site can be found in TDA LV (1923) p49.
Comments
"The central stone probably represents the remains of a kistvaen." - Page.
References
Barrow Report 42, TDA LV (1923) 49.
TDA XXII (1890) 186.
J.Ll.W. Page An Exploration of Dartmoor (1892) 80.
Davidson & Seabrook DASP 31 (1973) 73.
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) Belstone 1.
J.R. Turner DASP 48 (1990) G23.
J. Butler Atlas of Antiquities II (1991) 40.13.
Dave Parks cairn circles, sites, & Turner.
HER/SMR number 6865 SX 69 SW/1.
NMR number 444161 SX 69 SW 12.
Plans of the site can be found in DASP 48 (1990) p57, and Butler II (1991) p208.
A photographs of the site can be found in TDA LV (1923) p49.
Taw Marsh OSGR SX 6225 9039
Comments
Possible ruined cist, with cairn material to NE.
References
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) Lydford 2 143.
HER/SMR number 33597 SX 69 SW/265
NMR number 1409194 SX 69 SW 41
Comments
Possible ruined cist, with cairn material to NE.
References
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) Lydford 2 143.
HER/SMR number 33597 SX 69 SW/265
NMR number 1409194 SX 69 SW 41
A30 Embankment OSGR SX 629 950
Comments
Destroyed. The information in the SMR is from C Shepherd, The Cottage, Ramsley, S Zeal. 24/8/1987.
References
HER/SMR number 41469 SX 69 NW/69
Comments
Destroyed. The information in the SMR is from C Shepherd, The Cottage, Ramsley, S Zeal. 24/8/1987.
References
HER/SMR number 41469 SX 69 NW/69
Small Brook OSGR SX 6300 9035
Comments
"What appears to be a ruined kistvaen" - Prowse. "Almost certainly natural" - Falcon. "Dilapidated" - Crossing. "A mound", but "No sign of a cist" - Butler, 1991. "The cist of a grave apparently overlies the wall of a building" - Butler 1997.
References
TDA XXII (1890) 190. XXXVII (1905) 458.
W. Crossing Guide to Dartmoor (1912) 211.
J, Butler Atlas of Antiquities II (1991) 200 40.1; V (1997) 27-8, 137; 40.1.2
HER/SMR number 58284 SX 69 SW/304
A plan of the site can be found in Butler V (1997) p28.
Comments
"What appears to be a ruined kistvaen" - Prowse. "Almost certainly natural" - Falcon. "Dilapidated" - Crossing. "A mound", but "No sign of a cist" - Butler, 1991. "The cist of a grave apparently overlies the wall of a building" - Butler 1997.
References
TDA XXII (1890) 190. XXXVII (1905) 458.
W. Crossing Guide to Dartmoor (1912) 211.
J, Butler Atlas of Antiquities II (1991) 200 40.1; V (1997) 27-8, 137; 40.1.2
HER/SMR number 58284 SX 69 SW/304
A plan of the site can be found in Butler V (1997) p28.
Skaigh Warren OSGR SX 6356 9315
Comments
One possible side slab left, surrounded by a scattered pile of stones. A much disturbed cairn. SMR give GR 6348 9315.
References
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) South Tawton 8.
J. Butler Atlas of Antiquities II (1991) 40.8.2.
HER/SMR number 6916 SX 69 SW/42.
NMR number 444144 SX 69 SW 5.
Comments
One possible side slab left, surrounded by a scattered pile of stones. A much disturbed cairn. SMR give GR 6348 9315.
References
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) South Tawton 8.
J. Butler Atlas of Antiquities II (1991) 40.8.2.
HER/SMR number 6916 SX 69 SW/42.
NMR number 444144 SX 69 SW 5.
Cosdon S 1 OSGR SX 6358 9104
Comments
Ward Lock refers to "a dilapidated kistvaen, 8' square" on Cosdon summit, so presumably this is the same as SMR SX 69 SW/24?
References
Ward Lock Guide to Dartmoor, 8th edition (1927-8) 87.
HER/SMR number 6914 SX 69 SW/40.
NMR number 444171 SX 69 SW 20.
Comments
Ward Lock refers to "a dilapidated kistvaen, 8' square" on Cosdon summit, so presumably this is the same as SMR SX 69 SW/24?
References
Ward Lock Guide to Dartmoor, 8th edition (1927-8) 87.
HER/SMR number 6914 SX 69 SW/40.
NMR number 444171 SX 69 SW 20.
Skaigh OSGR SX 6358 9306
Comments
Possibly Crossing's "Eight Rocks". Two slabs, with two others recumbent between. Eight Stones was described as a circle by RN Worth in 1896, by which time it had been destroyed.
References
TDA XXVIII (1896) 712.
W. Crossing Guide to Dartmoor (1912) 213.
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) South Tawton 9.
J. Butler Atlas of Antiquities II (1991) 40.8.2.
HER/SMR number 6918 SX 69 SW/44.
NMR number 444147 SX 69 SW 6.
Comments
Possibly Crossing's "Eight Rocks". Two slabs, with two others recumbent between. Eight Stones was described as a circle by RN Worth in 1896, by which time it had been destroyed.
References
TDA XXVIII (1896) 712.
W. Crossing Guide to Dartmoor (1912) 213.
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) South Tawton 9.
J. Butler Atlas of Antiquities II (1991) 40.8.2.
HER/SMR number 6918 SX 69 SW/44.
NMR number 444147 SX 69 SW 6.
Cosdon S 2 OSGR SX 6363 9137
Comments
Ward Lock refers to "a triple row with remains of two kistvaens" lower down from Cosdon summit, so presumably this is the same as SMR SX 69 SW/19?
References
Ward Lock Guide to Dartmoor, 8th edition (1927-8) 87.
HER/SMR number 6922 SX 69 SW/48.
NMR number 444171 SX 69 SW 20.
Comments
Ward Lock refers to "a triple row with remains of two kistvaens" lower down from Cosdon summit, so presumably this is the same as SMR SX 69 SW/19?
References
Ward Lock Guide to Dartmoor, 8th edition (1927-8) 87.
HER/SMR number 6922 SX 69 SW/48.
NMR number 444171 SX 69 SW 20.
Cosdon Summit S. OSGR SX 6371 9160
Comments
"A low circular bank enclosing the remains of a kistvaen, of which the two long stones only are in place." Falcon 1905.
Nothing now an be made of the few slabs partly covered with turf that lie near the centre." Butler 1991.
References
TPI VI (1830) 192, 206.
J.G. Croker A Guide to the Eastern Escarpment of Dartmoor (1851) p20.
Barrow Report 4, TDA XIV (1882) 153.
S. Rowe A Perambulation of Dartmoor (1896) 85-6.
TDA V (1872) 522, XXXVII (1905) 458-9.
R.H. Worth Dartmoor (1953) p172.
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) South Tawton 2.
J.R. Turner DASP 48 (1990) B14.
J. Butler Atlas of Antiquities II (1991) 40.7.3.
Dave Parks cist 120:- cists, cist table, & cairn circles.
HER/SMR number 6898 SX 69 SW/24.
NMR number 444166 SX 69 SW 15.
A plan of the site can be found in Butler V (1997) p164.
Maps of the area can be found in DASP 48 (1990) p59, and Butler II (1991) p207.
Comments
"A low circular bank enclosing the remains of a kistvaen, of which the two long stones only are in place." Falcon 1905.
Nothing now an be made of the few slabs partly covered with turf that lie near the centre." Butler 1991.
References
TPI VI (1830) 192, 206.
J.G. Croker A Guide to the Eastern Escarpment of Dartmoor (1851) p20.
Barrow Report 4, TDA XIV (1882) 153.
S. Rowe A Perambulation of Dartmoor (1896) 85-6.
TDA V (1872) 522, XXXVII (1905) 458-9.
R.H. Worth Dartmoor (1953) p172.
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) South Tawton 2.
J.R. Turner DASP 48 (1990) B14.
J. Butler Atlas of Antiquities II (1991) 40.7.3.
Dave Parks cist 120:- cists, cist table, & cairn circles.
HER/SMR number 6898 SX 69 SW/24.
NMR number 444166 SX 69 SW 15.
A plan of the site can be found in Butler V (1997) p164.
Maps of the area can be found in DASP 48 (1990) p59, and Butler II (1991) p207.
Cosdon Summit N. OSGR SX 6372 9164
Comments
"Two slabs on the edge of the pit are probably the sides of a cist" -Butler 1991. Falcon's estimate of size differs from Rowe.
References
TPI VI (1830) 206.
J.G. Croker The Eastern Escarpment of Dartmoor (1851) p20.
Barrow Report 4, TDA XIV (1882) 153.
S.Rowe A Perambulation of Dartmoor (1896) 86.
TDA V (1872) 522, XXXVII (1905) 458-9.
R.H. Worth Dartmoor (1953) p172.
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) South Tawton 1b.
J. Butler Atlas of Antiquities II (1991) 40.7.4.
Dave Parks cist 119:- cists, cist table, & cairn circles.
HER/SMR number 6925 SX 69 SW/84.
NMR number 444213 SX 69 SW 45.
A plan of the site can be found in Butler V (1997) p183.
Maps of the area can be found in DASP 48 (1990) p59, and Butler II (1991) p207.
Comments
"Two slabs on the edge of the pit are probably the sides of a cist" -Butler 1991. Falcon's estimate of size differs from Rowe.
References
TPI VI (1830) 206.
J.G. Croker The Eastern Escarpment of Dartmoor (1851) p20.
Barrow Report 4, TDA XIV (1882) 153.
S.Rowe A Perambulation of Dartmoor (1896) 86.
TDA V (1872) 522, XXXVII (1905) 458-9.
R.H. Worth Dartmoor (1953) p172.
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) South Tawton 1b.
J. Butler Atlas of Antiquities II (1991) 40.7.4.
Dave Parks cist 119:- cists, cist table, & cairn circles.
HER/SMR number 6925 SX 69 SW/84.
NMR number 444213 SX 69 SW 45.
A plan of the site can be found in Butler V (1997) p183.
Maps of the area can be found in DASP 48 (1990) p59, and Butler II (1991) p207.
Raybarrow Pool OSGR SX 642 905
Comments
Considered natural by J. Marchand.
References
HER/SMR numbers 58681 SX 69 SW/308.
NMR number 1214359 SX 69 SW 88.
Comments
Considered natural by J. Marchand.
References
HER/SMR numbers 58681 SX 69 SW/308.
NMR number 1214359 SX 69 SW 88.
Cosdon Stone Row OSGR SX 6432 9159
Comments
Double cist. One has an end and a side, but no capstone, the other is similar, with other fallen stones, covered with a capstone.
References
TDA XXIV (1892) 393, XXVIII (1896) 180, 713. LXXVIII (1946) 300.
R.H. Worth Dartmoor (1953) p171, 172.
Davidson & Seabrook DASP 31 (1973) 34
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) South Tawton 5
J.R. Turner DASP 48 (1990) E15
J. Butler Atlas of Antiquities II (1991) 40.6
Dave Parks cist 95:- cists, cist table, & cairn circles.
Legendary Dartmoor
HER/SMR number 48906 SX 69 SW/19/1
NMR number 444168 SX 69 SW 17
Plans of the site can be found in Butler II (1991) p205,and V (1997) p234.
A map of the area can be found in Butler II (1991) p205.
Comments
Double cist. One has an end and a side, but no capstone, the other is similar, with other fallen stones, covered with a capstone.
References
TDA XXIV (1892) 393, XXVIII (1896) 180, 713. LXXVIII (1946) 300.
R.H. Worth Dartmoor (1953) p171, 172.
Davidson & Seabrook DASP 31 (1973) 34
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) South Tawton 5
J.R. Turner DASP 48 (1990) E15
J. Butler Atlas of Antiquities II (1991) 40.6
Dave Parks cist 95:- cists, cist table, & cairn circles.
Legendary Dartmoor
HER/SMR number 48906 SX 69 SW/19/1
NMR number 444168 SX 69 SW 17
Plans of the site can be found in Butler II (1991) p205,and V (1997) p234.
A map of the area can be found in Butler II (1991) p205.
Blackaton Brook OSGR SX 6454 9039
Comments
"An edge set stone in the centre of the northern cairn may represent the remnants of a cist."
References
G.A.M. Gerrard "Glimpses of Archaeology", Dartmoor News No 51, p10.
HER/SMR number 59576 SX 69 SW/219 & 307
NMR number 1214359 SX 69 SW 88
Comments
"An edge set stone in the centre of the northern cairn may represent the remnants of a cist."
References
G.A.M. Gerrard "Glimpses of Archaeology", Dartmoor News No 51, p10.
HER/SMR number 59576 SX 69 SW/219 & 307
NMR number 1214359 SX 69 SW 88
Shilley Pool N. OSGR SX 6505 9143
Comments
Two flat slabs, possibly the remains of a cist.
References
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) 170 South Tawton 5a.
J. Butler Atlas of Antiquities II (1991) 199 39.6.
HER/SMR number 6945
NMR number 444060 SX 69 SE 9.
Comments
Two flat slabs, possibly the remains of a cist.
References
L.V. Grinsell DASP 36 (1978) 170 South Tawton 5a.
J. Butler Atlas of Antiquities II (1991) 199 39.6.
HER/SMR number 6945
NMR number 444060 SX 69 SE 9.
