COSDON HILL (CAWSAND BEACON)
N 50° 42.417 W 003° 55.976
30U E 434125 N 5617652
A trig pillar on the Northern edge of Dartmoor
Waymark Code: WMP1Y
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 09/01/2006
Views: 25
Cawsand Hill sits at an elevation of 1,804 ft above sea level and ranks third in height of Dartmoor's trig pillars. Also known as Cawsand Beacon and Cosdon Hill. The hill commands magnificent views to the North and East with many interesting Archaelogical features on it's lower slopes - the best being a Bronze age stone row known locally as "The Cemetary" on it's Eastern side just above Cheriton Combe.
Type of Trigpoint: Triangulation Pillar
Condition: Slightly Damaged
Number on Flush Bracket: S5362
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