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Nattor Down 5 Cist

Database entries

OS Map: SX 5409 8286
OS Source: HER
HER: MDV3223
Megalithic Portal: 45784
PMD: Nattor Down 5
Alternate name: Nattor Down 5
Short Name: CT:Nattor 5
Butler map: 32.2.5
Butler Vol 5: p.65 & Fig.43
Dixon Cist #: 127
Grinsell: PETER TAVY 14
DPD page: 12
Exist: Yes
Record: Unique
Record Source: Butler
Cist Class: Yes
Cairn Class: Yes
Dimensions (m): 5.7 x 0.3 C
Lidar: SX 5409 8286
Nearby sites: SX 5409 8286

Notes

"Only the north east sidestone, which is 1.2m long and the north west endstone which is 0.5m long remain in position. The endstone leans slightly inwards. Top of sidestone is 0.4m above ground level. The depth of the kist is unknown. A possible coverstone lies 2.0m due south of the kist. The kistvaen is contained in a turf covered cairn 4.6m in diameter and approx.0.3m high.". Butler Nattor Down 5 - Vol. 2. Map 32.2 (diagram Vol. 5. p.65). 127 Lethbridge pp.11-12, photo and diagram p.12.

References

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