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Dartmoor Site: Legis Tor E.3 Reported Cairn

Legis Tor E.3 Reported Cairn

Database entries

OS Map: SX 57338 65401
OS Source: HER
HER: MDV50632
Alternate name: Legis Tor E.3
Short Name: CN:LegisTor E3
Exist: Yes
Record: Unique
Record Source: HER
Cairn Class: Yes
Dimensions (m): 4.8 x 0.4
Lidar: SX 57338 65401
Guide Map: 47
Nearest Bus Stop: Meavy Primary School (4.4 km) [Route: 56]
Nearby sites: SX 57338 65401

Notes

HER: A disturbed cairn on the slopes south of Legis Tor. SX 57338 65401. A disturbed, turf-covered, stony round cairn on the south slope of Legis Tor, possibly associated and contemporary with two similar examples further to the NE. The cairn is somewhat spread and misshapen and has evidence of having been dug into on the NE side, although no cist has been exposed. The maximum spread is 4.8m and the remains stand to 0.4m high.

References

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