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Dartmoor Site: Higher Tor S.2 Cairn

Higher Tor S.2 Cairn

Database entries

OS Map: SX 612 915
OS Source: HER
HER: MDV17241
Alternate name: Higher Tor S.2
Short Name: CN:HigherTor 2
Exist: Yes
Record: Unique
Record Source: HER
Hut Class: No
Cairn Class: Yes
Dimensions (m): 15.0-20.0
Lidar: SX 612 915
Guide Map: 2
Nearest Bus Stop (Minor): Belstone Car Park (3.2 km) [Route: 670]
Nearest Bus Stop (Major): Okehampton Railway Station (3.6 km) [Route: 118,306,6A]
Nearby sites: SX 612 915

Notes

"On the south side of higher tor, belstone common, are the apparent remains of a small 'tor cairn' built around an outcrop which, although substantial, is not shown on os 6" 1965. Cairn material mainly on the northern side of the tor. Approximately 15-20m in diameter."

References

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