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Meacombe Cist

Meacombe Cist

Photo taken on 01-09-2017

Meacombe Cist

Plan by RHW. Barrow Report 49. TDA Vol.62 1930

Database entries

OS Map: SX 72500 86909
OS Source: Garmin
HER: MDV8231
Megalithic Portal: 10518
PMD: Meacombe Chambered Cairn
Alternate name: Meacombe
Short Name: CT Meacombe
Butler Vol 5: p.155 & Fig.94
Dixon Cist #: 46
Grinsell: List A CHAGFORD 1
DPD page: 148
Exist: Yes
Record: Unique
Record Source: Butler
Cist Class: Yes
Cairn Class: Yes
Barrow Report: 49
Dimensions (m): 1.37 x 1.1 C
Lidar: SX 72500 86909
Nearest Bus Stop: Batworthy Miniature Pony Centre (2.3 km) [Route: 171]
Nearby sites: SX 72500 86909

Notes

Sometimes referred to as a chambered tomb due to the enormous size of the cover slab but it is more likey a cist. Butler Meacombe Cist Vol. 5. (diagram p.155).

References

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