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Glasscombe Ball (UGB 9a) Reported Cist

Glasscombe Ball (UGB 9a) Reported Cist

Photo taken on 22-04-2019

Database entries

OS Map: SX 65825 60577
OS Source: Google
HER: MDV5676
Alternate name: Glasscombe Ball (UGB 9a)
Short Name: CT-Glasscomb2
Grinsell: UGBOROUGH 9a
Exist: Yes
Record: Unique
Record Source: Grinsell
Cist Class: Maybe
Cairn Class: Maybe
Dimensions (m): 5.0 x 0.6
Lidar: SX 65825 60577
Nearby sites: SX 65825 60577

Notes

A group of stones, probably the remains of a cist, were found by Mr. Carpenter on Piles Hill, 600 yards west of Glasscombe Corner. ... This cairn may have a prehistoric origin but the impression is that of a collection for some recent purpose.

References

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