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 Grimspound
It has been estimated that some 2000 prehistoric sites
can be found on Dartmoor. Of these, the most impressive is the Bronze Age settlement
of Grimspound. This eerie setting was the model for the prehistoric hut in which
Sherlock Holmes spent the night in The Hound of the Baskervilles.
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massive stone wall, some 9 feet thick, encompasses a 4 acre site containing 24
circular huts. Eighteen of these huts were excavated in the late 19th century,
and 13 of these were found to have evidence of human habitation. A good guess
is that the other huts were used for animals or storage. The huts are an average
of 10 feet in diameter, and the walls would have risen to a height of 3-4 feet
and been topped with branches and turf. The hut entrances are oriented towards
the south. It seems likely that the perimeter wall, though
very thick, was intended as an animal barrier, and was not used for defensive
purposes. An excellent view of the entire Grimspound site can
be had by climbing nearby Hookney Tor. Details
Grimspound
Challacombe
Moretonhampstead
Dartmoor
Devon
England
Location: 6 miles SW of Moretonhampstead off the B3212
Website: Grimspound
OS SX701 809
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