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Seven Lords' Lands
Date Added: 19th Sep 2022
Site Type: Stone Circle
Country: England (Devon)
Visited: Yes on 12th Sep 2022. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 3 Access 4
Seven Lords' Lands submitted by AngieLake on 31st May 2010. Looking towards Rippon Tor from the now tidied-up Seven Lords Lands Cairn.
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Log Text: I love an unexpected cairn. On the way back from Hound Tor Medieval Village I noticed this cairn next to the road with a convenient car park. Bonus!
Sharpitor cairn circle
Date Added: 2nd Feb 2023
Site Type: Cairn
Country: England (Devon)
Visited: Yes on 28th Nov 2017. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 4
Sharpitor cairn circle submitted by bec-zog on 28th Nov 2003. Sharpitor : central cyst in barrow remains.
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Log Text: Sharpitor cairn circle is located in moorland c. 130 yards E of a lay-by at SX 55707 70679. Follow a path heading ENE out of the lay-by to find the low lying cairn and cist.
Sharpitor NW double row
Date Added: 3rd Feb 2023
Site Type: Multiple Stone Rows / Avenue
Country: England (Devon)
Visited: Yes on 28th Nov 2017. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 3 Access 4
Sharpitor NW double row submitted by Brian Byng on 7th Feb 2002. Sharpitor NW double row looking southwest
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Log Text: The Sharpitor NW Stone Rows are easily visited by parking at SX 55707 70679, adjacent to a pool S of the B3212. The stones are mostly small and hidden under the moorland vegetation. The rows are delineated by a few exposed stones.
Sharpitor NW single row
Date Added: 3rd Feb 2023
Site Type: Stone Row / Alignment
Country: England (Devon)
Visited: Yes on 28th Nov 2017. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 3 Access 4
Sharpitor NW single row submitted by Brian Byng on 7th Feb 2002. Sharpitor NW single row, looking northeast
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Log Text: The Sharpitor NW Stone Rows are easily visited by parking at SX 55707 70679, adjacent to a pool S of the B3212. The stones are mostly small and hidden under the moorland vegetation. The rows are delineated by a few exposed stones.
Sherberton circle
Date Added: 19th Sep 2022
Site Type: Stone Circle
Country: England (Devon)
Visited: Yes on 30th Nov 2017. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 3
Sherberton circle submitted by bec-zog on 20th Nov 2003. Sherberton Stone circle @ SX 639733.
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Log Text: It is always disappointing to realise that practical considerations take precedence over the sanctity of an ancient site. Somebody thought it was easier to vandalise a stone circle rather than alter the course of a field boundary. At least the Sherberton Stone Circle has survived in its somewhat ruined state.
Sheuchan's Cairn
Date Added: 14th Apr 2021
Site Type: Chambered Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 17th Sep 2020. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 1
Sheuchan's Cairn submitted by markj99 on 18th Sep 2020. Sheuchan's Cairn 2020, a clear spot in the middle of devastation.
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Log Text: I have visited Sheuchan's Cairn twice. The first visit was on 20.06.12. The cairn was hidden in forestry, difficult to find. The cairn was carpeted in moss with an excavated chamber in the centre. The surrounding trees elevated the atmosphere of site, isolating it from the outside world. The return visit was on 19.09.20. The cairn was still hard to find, without a GPS almost impossible. The trees had been felled and the cairn was a clear spot in the devastation that tree felling leaves behind. Access to the cairn from the road was over water filled ditches and random debris. Sheuchan's Cairn was unaltered but now it was open to the elements on a scarred hillside. The peaceful ambience had been shattered. Thankfully the thick carpet of moss remains, helping to protect the exposed cairn.
Siblyback Menhir
Date Added: 3rd Feb 2023
Site Type: Standing Stone (Menhir)
Country: England (Cornwall)
Visited: Yes on 4th May 2017. My rating: Condition 5 Ambience 4 Access 1
Siblyback Menhir submitted by Bladup on 24th Apr 2013. Siblyback Menhir.
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Log Text: Sibleyback Standing Stone is a high and handsome stone in an isolated location. It is erected at SX 24072 73838, c. 100 yards NW of a disused railway bed at the foot of Newell Tor. I walked SW from Kilmar Tor to access it. I would consider a GPS device essential to find this stone.
Smittons Bridge
Date Added: 27th Mar 2023
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 25th Mar 2023. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 3 Access 4
Smittons Bridge submitted by markj99 on 26th Mar 2023. Smittons Bridge Kerb Cairn viewed from W.
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Log Text: Smittons Bridge Kerb Cairn is located in the middle of nowhere, however it is easy to visit the nearby Stroanfreggan Craig and Stroanfreggan Cairn sites.
Smoo Cave
Date Added: 14th May 2024
Site Type: Cave or Rock Shelter
Country: Scotland (Sutherland)
Visited: Yes on 5th Jul 2011. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 5 Access 4
Smoo Cave submitted by andy_h on 18th Feb 2003. Amazing sea cave. Remains of early human habitation found.
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Log Text: Smoo Cave is a large impressive chamber with the bonus of archaelogical remains (a shell midden) and a waterfall.
South Yarrows Broch
Date Added: 6th Jul 2023
Site Type: Broch or Nuraghe
Country: Scotland (Caithness)
Visited: Yes on 6th Jul 2011. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 5 Access 4
South Yarrows Broch submitted by howe on 11th Jun 2009. South Yarrows Broch. View of the interior looking towards the entrance
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Log Text: I set off on the South Yarrows Archaeological Trail without any great expectations. I found the walk and variety of the sites a very pleasant surprise.
South Yarrows Broch
Date Added: 6th Jul 2023
Site Type: Broch or Nuraghe
Country: Scotland (Caithness)
Visited: Yes on 4th Sep 2021. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 5 Access 4
South Yarrows Broch submitted by howe on 11th Jun 2009. South Yarrows Broch. View of the interior looking towards the entrance
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Log Text: While I was travelling back home from John O' Groats, I decided to revisit South Yarrows Archaeological Trail with a fresh eye, having 10 years of antiquarian meanderings under my belt. I found that I understood more details of the sites on my revisit. South Yarrows Archaeological Trail is thoroughly recommended!
South Yarrows Chambered Cairn
Date Added: 6th Jul 2023
Site Type: Chambered Cairn
Country: Scotland (Caithness)
Visited: Yes on 6th Jul 2011. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 5 Access 4
South Yarrows Chambered Cairn submitted by howe on 11th Jun 2009. South Yarrows S North Cairn. View of the terminal chamber from the rear showing the remaining uprights of the stalled arrangement.
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Log Text: I set off on the South Yarrows Archaeological Trail without any great expectations. I found the walk and variety of the sites a very pleasant surprise.
South Yarrows Chambered Cairn
Date Added: 6th Jul 2023
Site Type: Chambered Cairn
Country: Scotland (Caithness)
Visited: Yes on 4th Sep 2021. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 5 Access 4
South Yarrows Chambered Cairn submitted by howe on 11th Jun 2009. South Yarrows S North Cairn. View of the terminal chamber from the rear showing the remaining uprights of the stalled arrangement.
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Log Text: While I was travelling back home from John O' Groats, I decided to revisit South Yarrows Archaeological Trail with a fresh eye, having 10 years of antiquarian meanderings under my belt. I found that I understood more details of the sites on my revisit. South Yarrows Archaeological Trail is thoroughly recommended!
South Yarrows Long Cairn
Date Added: 6th Jul 2023
Site Type: Chambered Cairn
Country: Scotland (Caithness)
Visited: Yes on 6th Jul 2011. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 5 Access 3
South Yarrows Long Cairn submitted by howe on 11th Jun 2009. South Yarrows S south cairn. View of the entrance to the east chamber. Some of the walling is a more modern addition.
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Log Text: I set off on the South Yarrows Archaeological Trail without any great expectations. I found the walk and variety of the sites a very pleasant surprise.
South Yarrows Long Cairn
Date Added: 6th Jul 2023
Site Type: Chambered Cairn
Country: Scotland (Caithness)
Visited: Yes on 4th Sep 2021. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 5 Access 3
South Yarrows Long Cairn submitted by howe on 11th Jun 2009. South Yarrows S south cairn. View of the entrance to the east chamber. Some of the walling is a more modern addition.
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Log Text: While I was travelling back home from John O' Groats, I decided to revisit South Yarrows Archaeological Trail with a fresh eye, having 10 years of antiquarian meanderings under my belt. I found that I understood more details of the sites on my revisit. South Yarrows Archaeological Trail is thoroughly recommended!
Spittal Croft cairn
Date Added: 28th May 2021
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 15th Sep 2018. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 3 Access 4
Spittal Croft cairn submitted by PaulM on 30th Oct 2002. Spittal Croft cairn
This stoney cairn can be seen at NX35665800 just NE of a property called Spittal Croft (the cairn maybe called something different locally). It is located at a road junction. It is one of a cluster of monuments in the area including another cairn (White Cairn) a fort and a stone pair.
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Log Text: It is easy to park at a road junction just beyond Spittal Croft Cairn. The low circle in the flat pasture is not spectacular but it was obviously more impressive before its near destruction. Sometimes it is better to to have a footprint of a cairn than an over-reconstructed monument.
St Breock Beacon Kistvaen
Date Added: 12th Feb 2023
Site Type: Burial Chamber or Dolmen
Country: England (Cornwall)
Visited: Yes on 13th Oct 2013. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 3
St Breock Beacon Kistvaen submitted by theCaptain on 17th Dec 2012. Having another attempt from a more easterly position, I managed to get through the waist high gorse and brambles, while at times I found myself in water almost up to my knees! The things we stonehunters put ourselves through.
When I eventually got to the stones, I couldn't see much, as the surrounding area was so waterlogged and they are so overgrown, but it is clear they are a megalithic construction.
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Log Text: I found St Breock Beacon Kistvaen listed on TMP before visiting Men Gurta. I was determined to locate this hidden jewel so I followed the given directions to St Breock Beacon Kistvaen. After a scramble through thick vegetation I happily succeeded. It is better to visit in Autumn/Winter as the low vegetation may allow access via the path leading to the Trig Point. Walk S down the path starting at SW 96763 68268. After c. 40 yards look E down the bank to locate a vague trail leading to the stones.
St Breock Beacon Kistvaen
Date Added: 5th Mar 2023
Site Type: Burial Chamber or Dolmen
Country: England (Cornwall)
Visited: Yes on 19th Feb 2023. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 1
St Breock Beacon Kistvaen submitted by theCaptain on 17th Dec 2012. Having another attempt from a more easterly position, I managed to get through the waist high gorse and brambles, while at times I found myself in water almost up to my knees! The things we stonehunters put ourselves through.
When I eventually got to the stones, I couldn't see much, as the surrounding area was so waterlogged and they are so overgrown, but it is clear they are a megalithic construction.
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Log Text: I had difficulty in locating St Breock Beacon Kistvaen on my revisit. The thick vegetation lining the path to the trig point made an approach from here impossible. After some perseverance I found a way in from the road running W past Beacon Farm road end. Walk 40 yards W of the Beacon Farm road end to reach a vague path heading S into briars and gorse bushes. Head S towards a small gap between gorse and taller brushwood. After a 10 yard scramble through gorse and briars I reached a clear spot containing the ancient stones.
St Breock Downs Barrow
Date Added: 12th Feb 2023
Site Type: Round Barrow(s)
Country: England (Cornwall)
Visited: Yes on 13th Oct 2013. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 3
St Breock Downs Barrow submitted by markj99 on 1st Feb 2021. St Breock Downs Barrow rising on St Breock Downs.
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Log Text: St Breock Downs Barrow, located c.2.5 miles S of Wadebridge, is in a group of sites dominated by Men Gurta. They are accessed via a network of narrow lanes. It is worthwhile to visit all the sites in the cluster. St Breock Downs Barrow is visible N of the road approaching Men Gurta from E.
St Breock Downs Menhir
Date Added: 12th Feb 2023
Site Type: Standing Stone (Menhir)
Country: England (Cornwall)
Visited: Yes on 13th Oct 2013. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 3
St Breock Downs Menhir submitted by maengurta on 6th Jun 2007. showing the broad slab like proportions of the menhir.
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Log Text: St Breock Downs Menhir, located c.2.5 miles S of Wadebridge, is in a group of sites dominated by Men Gurta. They are accessed via a network of narrow lanes. It is worthwhile to visit all the sites in the cluster.