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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

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Plymouth
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Sea Cove Holiday Bungalow 4

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Plymouth (Hotel)

Quality Hotel Plymouth

The Quality Hotel Plymouth offers superb uninterrupted sea views from its position on the crest of Plymouth Hoe. Its central location offers easy access to the city?s excellent shopping facilities. Couple this with the fully serviced bar, restaurant and breathtaking scenery and you have the perfect base from which to … more >>

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Plymouth (Hotel)

Boringdon Hall Hotel

Boringdon Hall is set in its own grounds perfectly positioned in a quiet location just 5 miles outside of Plymouth and close to the edge of Dartmoor. Every corner of this spectacular Grade I listed Elizabethan manor house is steeped in history and past visitors have included Sir Francis Drake … more >>

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