General view from west (Scale 1m).
A multiple stone row measuring at least 16.5m long, including 10 small, medium and large-sized stones situated on a ridge. The row is orientated NNE to SSW and there are large numbers of stone rows, settings and cairns in the vicinity.
Location
| England | Devon | Exmoor | SS 75393 43319 |
| Lat 51.17543722 Long -3.78397326 | |||
Map showing location of Cheriton Ridge SE stone row
Plan of Cheriton Ridge, SE stone row (Source: Chanter and Worth, 1905 and fieldwork by Sandy Gerrard).
Map showing the position of Cheriton Ridge SE, other stone rows and other sites around Furzehill Common (Source: Exmoor National Park HER).
Characteristics
| Type: Multiple | Length: 16.5m |
| No. of stones: 10 | Size of stones: Small, medium and large |
| Orientation: 32° | Altitude: 409m |
| Upper end: – | Lower end: – |
| Straight (Yes or No) : | Sea View: Yes |
| Context: Stone rows, stone setting and cairns | |
| Notes: | |
Other Information
| Public Access: Yes |
| Land Status: National Park |
| Scheduled Ancient Monument: No |
Interpretation
Category: Plausible. No doubts have been expressed regarding the prehistoric interpretation of this stone row.
Typology
This stone row is of Type M6. Information on this form of stone row and other rows of this type is available here.
Photographs
View from above and east.
View from west (Scale 1m).
View from west. Stone 2 in the foreground.
View from south (Scale 1m).
View from west.
Individual Stones
Plan showing the position of the numbered stones.
Stone 1. View from south (Scale 1m).
Stone 2. View from south (Scale 1m).
Stone 3. View from north (Scale 1m).
Stone 4. View from west (Scale 1m).
Stones 5 and 6. A pair of edge set stones probably represent the packing for an upright that has been removed. View from south (Scale 1m).
Stone 7. View from west (Scale 1m)..
Stone 8. View from north (Scale 1m).
Stone 9. View from south (Scale 1m).
Stone 10. View from south (Scale 1m).
Stone 11. View from south (Scale 1m).
Stone 12. View from south.
Access Information
Abundant car parking is available at Brendon Two Gates at SS 76510 43254. From here head west following the track that leads beside the field wall. After crossing the valley of Farley Water head south to the row.
Online Resources
Megalithic Portal PastScape Historic Environment Record
Other References
Burl, A., 1993, From Carnac to Callanish – The prehistoric rows and avenues of Britain, Ireland and Brittany, Yale University Press, New York and London, pg. 215.
Timeline
VISITED:-14th April 2018
FIRST PUBLISHED:- 5th April 2016
LAST UPDATED:- 21st November 2020
The Stone Rows of Great Britain 