Archaeological sites · South West England
Platform cairn and cist 80m south east of Calveslake Tor
Platform cairn and cist 80m south east of Calveslake Tor — archaeological site in Shaugh Prior, South Hams, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Platform cairn and cist 80m south east of Calveslake Tor is an archaeological site in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Wikidata describes it as: "archaeological site in Shaugh Prior, South Hams, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.4912°, -3.9627°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Dartmoor SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Platform cairn and cist, located 80m south-east of Calveslake Tor in South-West England, is an archaeological site designated as a scheduled monument. It is part of the South Dartmoor SSSI, highlighting its significance in the region's historical landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 50.4912, -3.9627
Sources
- wikidata: Q17673068 (CC0)
- commons: Calveslake cairn - geograph.org.uk - 1340769.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Platform cairn and cist 80m south east of Calveslake Tor?
- Platform cairn and cist 80m south east of Calveslake Tor is in South-West England, United Kingdom.
- Is Platform cairn and cist 80m south east of Calveslake Tor a listed building?
- Platform cairn and cist 80m south east of Calveslake Tor is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Platform cairn and cist 80m south east of Calveslake Tor a protected site?
- Yes — Platform cairn and cist 80m south east of Calveslake Tor is part of the South Dartmoor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.