Tolmen Stone

Also known as:
Tolman Stone
Nearest town:
Okehampton (10km NW)
OS reference:
SX655871
OS sheet:
191
Latitude:
50° 40' 2.64 N
Longitude:
3° 54' 12.46 W
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Images

Image of Tolmen Stone (Holed Stone) by Lubin

The “Tolmen Stone” on the North Teign approximately 400 metres to the south of the circle . This is a large stone set in the river bank and an adult can easily fit through the hole , being around 3ft in diameter. According to legend if you pass through the hole it will cure you of whooping cough and/or arthritis . You can see that others are starting to form.

Image credit: Peter Castle. ©
Lubin
Lubin Apr 15, 2007
Image of Tolmen Stone (Holed Stone) by doug

The Tolmen stone is a natural feature situated approximately 250 yards from Scorhill Circle, and downstream from the Clapper bridges (there are 3) at Teign-e-Ver.

Image credit: Doug
doug
doug Jul 4, 2005

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