GPS Survey and field observation at Fox Tor stone alignment
Year: 2026
Type: report
Abstract: As part of the Development Stage of Monumental Improvement a programme of work was carried out at a stone alignment south of Fox Tor, Altarnun. The stone alignment was surveyed on February 5th, 2021 using a pole-mounted Leica GPS GNSS, locating the position of stones where visible, in order to assess condition and guide conservation work. The monument is included in the Heritage at Risk Register due to stock erosion. Stone rows are extremely rare in Cornwall, making the repair and improved presentation of this monument a high priority. The GPS survey has produced an accurate survey of the locations of stones in the alignment although timescale restrictions prevented a detailed survey of each eroded hollow. The site is on an isolated part of Bodmin Moor and although in Access Land, footfall is not a problem. However, the continued poaching around the stones by cattle is accelerating decline and left as it is, further stones will fall. The infilling of hollows will help stabilise stones and the re-erection of ten fallen stones will help define the alignment and give it more impact.
Source: Archaeology Data Service
DOI: 10.5284/1146397
Author: Gossip, James
Institution: Cornwall Council
Language: English
Subfield: Archeology (arts and humanities)
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Life on land
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7214987205