MONUMENT NO. 619143

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A large undressed block of granite built into a hedge has been identified as a cup-marked rock. There are 15 discrete cup-marks ranging from 80mm to 40mm in diameter and 25-5mm deep. These other shallow depressions may also be cup-marks.

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The large undressed block of granite built into a hedge previously described by RH Worth (a) as a tinner's mortar stone, has been identified as a cup-marked rock. There are 15 discrete cup-marks ranging from 80mm to 40mm in diameter and 25-5mm deep. These other shallow depressions may also be cup-marks.
Located on the east side of a lane at SX 55986516. (1)

Due to the stone having been moved, it is considered to be an artefact and therfore not schedulable. (2)

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(1) Devon Archaeological Society proceedings

(TAP Greene) 39, 1981 Page(s)27

(1a) Devonshire Association reports and transactions

photo & illus (RH Worth) 46, 1914 Page(s)286

(2) English Heritage Alternative Action Report

MPPA, undated

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