Corvalley Cairn Burial Cairn
Period: Bronze Age
NGR Easting: 228930
NGR Northing: 487470
Description: Early Bronze Age burial cairn. The cairn is prominently located east of the road. The substantial, grass-covered mound has a maximum diameter of about 20m and survives to a height of 1.9m. An orthostatic revetment is apparent in places, but the edge of the cairn has been lost in others.
One large chamber is exposed and measures 1.5 by 1.2m and 1.2m deep. It is of almost megalithic scale and is formed from rough blocks of quartz.
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Site & Monument Type: Burial Cairn, Cisted
Category: National Monuments Record: Statutory Ancient Monuments
Site ID number: 0895.00
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