Corndon Tor 1 Cairn
Photo taken on 17-06-2025
This photo was taken from Corndon Tor. Cordon Down cairn can be seen in the background. 17/06/25
Database entries
OS Map: SX 68588 74227
OS Source: Google
Butler OS: SX68597414
HER: MDV6387
Megalithic Portal: 22982
Alternate name: Corndon Tor 1
Short Name: CN:CorndonTor
Butler map: 15.4.1
Exist: Yes
Record: Unique
Record Source: Butler
Hut Class: No
Cairn Class: Yes
Barrow Report: 56 62
Lidar: SX 68588 74227
Guide Map: 36
Nearest Bus Stop: Dartmeet Badgers Holt (2.2 km) [Route: 172]
Nearby sites: SX 68588 74227
Notes
HER: Cairn on the summit of Corndon Tor, to the north of the main outcrop, comprising a large stony mound, constructed from moorstone with a truncated cone profile and no turf cover. Remains of a possible second cairn are located to the south on the outcrop.References
These are selected references with an emphasis on out of copyright sources linked as PDFs. For more detailed references try any linked HER or PMD record above.
- Butler, Jeremy, Dartmoor Atlas of Antiquities, vol.1: The East, (1991)
- Worth, R. Hansford, Barrow Report 56, T.D.A. Vol.69 pp.75-109 (1937)
- Worth, R. Hansford, Barrow Report 62, T.D.A. Vol.75 pp.53-55 (1943)