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Historic England's scheduling record (list entry 1009085) describes a round cairn on a south-west-facing slope overlooking the valley of the River Meavy. The mound is 10 metres across and up to 1 metre high and stands inside a post-medieval field. A slight hollow in the middle suggests partial early excavation or robbing. It lies in the parish of Walkhampton, about 1 km north-west of Down Tor and 3.1 km north-east of Sheepstor.
Sources: Historic England list entry 1009085, which cites the National Archaeological Record (SX57SE83), the Devon County Sites and Monuments Register (SX57SE114.1, 1983) and fieldwork for the Monuments Protection Programme by S. Gerrard.
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