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Dartmoor Site: Yar Tor N.E.1 Cairn

Yar Tor N.E.1 Cairn

Yar Tor N.E.1 Cairn

Photo taken on 06-06-2025

Database entries

OS Map: SX 68014 74182
OS Source: Garmin
Butler OS: SX68007416
HER: MDV14377
Alternate name: Yar Tor N.E.1
Short Name: CN:Yar Tor N 1
Butler map: 14.11
Grinsell: WIDECOMBE IN THE MOOR 19
Exist: Yes
Record: Unique
Record Source: Butler
Hut Class: No
Cairn Class: Yes
Dimensions (m): 6.0 x 1.0
Lidar: SX 68014 74182
Guide Map: 36
Nearest Bus Stop: Dartmeet Badgers Holt (1.6 km) [Route: 172]
Nearby sites: SX 68014 74182

Notes

HER: Barrow north-east of Yar Tor on Corndon Down; located at the northern end of the stone row. Within area of Dartmeet parallel reave system and later prehistoric fields / enclosures. The north cairn comprises vegetation covered mound of earth, slightly ovoid in shape, 6 metres by 6.3 metres by 1 metres high.

References

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