Monument Number 438396 |
Hob Uid: 438396 | |
Location : Devon South Hams Sparkwell
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Grid Ref : SX5724059510 |
Summary : A disturbed round barrow situated at the head of an extensive area of tinworking. It measures between 14m and 15m in diameter and approximately 1.4m high with a 5m diameter, 1.2m deep central pit. A prnounced mound of spoil from this pit lies on the NE side of the gorse-covered mound.The SW edge of the barrow is becoming badly eroded by livestock and by a path used by horse riders. |
More information : (SX 57245951) Tumulus (NR) (1) Round barrow or cairn 14.5 metres in diameter and 1.7 metres high with a large hollow in or near the centre. (2) Similar information but grid reference and dimensions vary from above. (3)
A disturbed round barrow situated at the head of an extensive area of tinworking. It measures between 14m and 15m in diameter and approximately 1.4m high with a 5m diameter, 1.2m deep central pit. A prnounced mound of spoil from this pit lies on the NE side of the gorse-covered mound. The SW edge of the barrow is becoming badly eroded by livestock and by a path used by horse riders. (4) |