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Devon Prehistoric Sites



  Blackbury Camp
  

An Iron Age hill fort set in lovely woodlands. Blackbury Camp (sometimes called Blackbury Castle) stands on a spur of land looking down on tributaries of the River Coly.
Southleigh, Devon, England

Attraction Type: Prehistoric
Location: On a minor road south west of Southleigh village. Parking onsite. Open access.
Website: Blackbury Camp
English Heritage
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OS Grid SY187921
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 Grimspound
  

Grimspound An impressive Bronze Age settlement of on Dartmoor. Grimspound featured in the Sherlock Holmes story, 'The Hound of the Baskervilles'. more...
Challacombe, Moretonhampstead, Dartmoor, Devon, England

Attraction Type: Prehistoric
Location: 6 miles SW of Moretonhampstead off the B3212
Website: Grimspound
English Heritage
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OS Grid SX701 809
Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express
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  Merrivale Prehistoric Site
We had the pleasure of visiting here, and our information is based on our personal experiences We took some photos of this location that we'd like to share with you  

Merrivale Prehistoric Site A superb prehistoric site on western Dartmoor. Merrivale is not one monument, but a multitude of monuments sharing the same wonderfully scenic location. Here you will find the remains of a Bronze Age settlement, two stone rows, solitary standing stones, burial cairns, and a stone circle.
B3357, Merrivale, Devon, England

Attraction Type: Prehistoric
Location: Located just off the B3357 and just east of Merrivale village. The most striking monuments are to the south of the road. Parking in a layby. This is an open access site.
Website: Merrivale Prehistoric Site
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OS Grid SX556746
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Accommodation
Devon

Sowton Mill Cottage

Dunsford
Self catering cottage

The property offers a living/dining room with a fitted kitchen area, 2 twin bedrooms on upper level, bathroom with shower over bath.

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Sleeps 4

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Devon

Linney

Kings Nympton
Self catering cottage

Open plan living room and kitchen with French windows opening onto the patio and garden. One 5' double bedded room, 1 triple bedded room, plus … more >>
Sleeps 5

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Plymouth (Hotel)

Novotel Plymouth

Situated at the gateway to Plymouth, ideal for exploring both Devon and Cornwall. The city centre and famous heritage sites of Plymouth Hoe and the Barbican are only a ten minute drive away. Alternatively, visit the Eden Project, Cornwall's newest attraction. All the spacious modern bedrooms have Playstation, in-house movie … more >>

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Plymouth (Hotel)

Moorland Links Hotel

The Moorland Links Hotel is a beautifully appointed country style hotel situated within Dartmoor National Park, just 6 miles from Plymouth and set in 9 acres of gardens with enchanting views across the Tamar Valley. Facilities include a restaurant and lovely gardens whilst the Links Golf Course is just a … more >>

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