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Ancient settlement found on Dartmoor When the water levels at a Devon reservoir were lowered it revealed an unexpected prehistoric surprise. A previously unrecorded complex was discovered in the mud at the bottom of Tottiford Reservoir near Hennock on Dartmoor. The complex, which is believed to be 4,000 years old, is made up of stone rows, burial cairns and a stone circle... continues... Comments (1)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Posted by Pilgrim 8th January 2010ce

'Atlantis' is Discovered in Devon An ancient British inland Atlantis dating back millennia has been discovered on a remote moor. The remains - including a mini-Stonehenge - were found when an old reservoir was drained in Dartmoor, Devon. The find includes remains of ancient walled buildings, burial mounds and a stone circle 27m (89ft) across... continues... Comments (0)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Posted by moss 22nd October 2009ce

Unearthing bronze-age Dartmoor The Guardian has gone absolutely mad on archaeology articles this morning........ A dig in Devon reveals how life was lived 3,500 years ago: from cookery to DIY The nearest proper road is a couple of miles away. The toilet is an energetic yomp down a steep slope and through the conifers... continues... Comments (0)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Posted by moss 28th August 2009ce Edited 28th August 2009ce

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Dartmoor Archive A cornucopia of photographs dating back 150 years, lots of photos of Ancient sites on Dartmoor taken before modern day destruction/erosion. Comments (0)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Posted by wickerman 9th February 2010ce Edited 9th February 2010ce

Dartmoor Archive Archive photos of Dartmoor. Comments (0)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Posted by Rhiannon 6th November 2006ce

The Greywethers (Stone Circle) — Images (click to view fullsize)

Posted by GLADMAN 14th March 2010ce

Scorhill (Stone Circle) — Images

Posted by GLADMAN 14th March 2010ce

The Greywethers (Stone Circle) — Images

Posted by GLADMAN 13th March 2010ce

Sharp Tor (Cairn(s)) — Images

Posted by GLADMAN 13th March 2010ce

Stalldown Stone Row (Stone Row / Alignment) — Images

Posted by Mustard 8th March 2010ce

Stall Moor Stone Circle — Links

Dartmoor Walks Handy notes and photographs illustrating much of the route. Comments (0)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Posted by Mustard 8th March 2010ce

Stall Moor Stone Circle — Fieldnotes

I have to agree with the earlier posts - this is a rough walk, and not for the faint hearted. Taking in Stalldown Row, this was a four-hour round trip on a pleasant (if windy) day. The ground is sometimes difficult, there are boggy areas obstructing travel, and the terrain is very exposed. Having said all that, if you're reasonably fit and comfortable with a bit of exertion, this shouldn't pose any challenge. Just exercise some caution where the weather is concerned, because you don't want to get stuck out here in adverse conditions. Watch the forecast and take sensible precautions. Warnings aside, this is a fantastic site. I'm inclined to agree with Gladman when he says Stall Moor may be more remote than White Moor (which is really saying something). The moors are desolate and beautiful around this site, and I spent the entire afternoon without seeing another living soul. On the approach, I parked at New Waste (obvious parking spaces just through the first gate), then followed the path to the north. Once through the tree-lined area, I broke out across open country and ascended the hill to the north east. If you head for the top, you can't really miss Stalldown stone row - which is an absolute stunner, and worth a visit in its own right. I headed north from the end of the row, descending the slope and plotting a course towards the river. The terrain was very awkward underfoot during this section. Eventually, after crossing a gulley and a stream, the ground climbs ahead, and the circle can be found on top of this rise. Just keep the river to your right and keep heading up-hill and keep your eyes peeled. The return journey was somewhat easier. I headed downhill to the south east, intersecting with the river. I followed along the edge of the river's course until arriving at the weir. The ground was mostly reasonable underfoot, but I did need to navigate around some very boggy patches. After the weir, a solid track leads all the way back (I'd guess maybe two miles) to New Waste. It's up against some stiff competition, but I'd say that this was my favourite Dartmoor walk to date. The views are magnificent, and there's a wonderful mix of scenery along the course of the journey. Bleak moors, rolling hills and valleys, streams, a river, woods... this walk has it all. I can't wait to get back in the summer. Comments (1)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Posted by Mustard 8th March 2010ce