Higher Hartor Tor

Nearest town:
Plympton (12km SSW)
OS reference:
SX59686731
OS sheet:
202
Latitude:
50° 29' 17.32 N
Longitude:
3° 58' 41.91 W
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Image of Higher Hartor Tor (Round Cairn) by GLADMAN

Into the sun. Not condusive to good photography, but good for the soul... And to think, just over the near right hand ridge are the wonders of Drizzlecombe

Image credit: Robert Gladstone
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GLADMAN Apr 1, 2016
Image of Higher Hartor Tor (Round Cairn) by GLADMAN

Looking toward the excellent settlement (and cairn) above Plym Steps approx centre of image. Lower Hartor Tor adds that unique Dartmoor vibe, centre left.

Image credit: Robert Gladstone
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GLADMAN Apr 1, 2016

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Higher Hartor Tor
Round Cairn
GLADMAN
GLADMAN Apr 1, 2016

I stumbled/blundered upon this well sited, reasonably substantial cairn when more-or-less dead on my feet following sensory overload – and, OK, physical overload – at Langcombe Brook. I therefore only lingered for a short while, which, in retrospect does the monument a disservice. It is worth more, featuring significant upland vibe...

Located upon the south-western slopes of Higher Hartor Tor, Pastscape has this to relate about the monument:

“...It comprises a 9.5m diameter and up to 0.6m high ragged 3.0m wide ring of stones and small boulders. In the disturbed central area which is about 0.5m deep one slightly off-centre upright slab is visible : it is 0.2m high and 0.6m long and it could represent part of a robbed cist.”

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