Scheduled Monument: Cairn 850m north east of Dunkery Bridge (1020829)

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