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Merrivale Newtake Cist

Merrivale Newtake Cist

Photo taken on 09-09-2023

Database entries

OS Map: SX 55518 75832
OS Source: Garmin
HER: MDV102721
PMD: Merrivale Newtake
Alternate name: Merrivale Newtake
Short Name: CT Merrivale20
Exist: Yes
Record: Unique
Record Source: HER
Cist Class: Yes
Cairn Class: Yes
Dimensions (m): 2.5 x 2.75 x 0.5
Lidar: SX 55518 75832
Nearby sites: SX 55518 75832

Notes

Greeves 2006 Very probable prehistoric cist set in a small cairn, with a discrete set slab on east side of cairn mound. The author visited 09/09/23 and while no cist stones were visible (could be covered) the site does look like a possible cist.

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