Scheduled Monument: Cairn 850m north east of Dunkery Bridge
(1020829)
Authority
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Other Ref
35582
Date assigned
16 October 2002
Date last amended
Date revoked
Details
The monument includes a prehistoric cairn located in open moorland on an east and south facing slope of Dunkery Hill. It is in a prominent position with extensive views eastwards to Croydon Hill and northwards to Minehead Bay. The cairn is formed by a near-circular stone mound with a maximum diameter of 14m, and a height of approximately 1.5m from the east elevation and approximately 0.75m from the western side. There is an irregular depression at the centre of the mound which may indicate a partial excavation in antiquity.
Selected Sources
Book Reference - Title: National Monuments Record - Type: DESC TEXT - Description: SS 94 SW 17
Article Reference - Author: Grinsell, L V - Title: Somerset Barrows - Date: 1969 - Journal Title: Proceedings Somerset Archaeological & Natural History Society - Volume: 113 - Page References: 30 - Type: DESC TEXT - Description: Cutcombe No 12