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or with convection. In summer, convection caused by solar surface heating sometimes forms shower clouds and a large proportion of rainfall comes from showers and thunderstorms at this time of year. The wettest months are November and December and on the highest parts of the moor the average annual
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originated on Dartmoor in the 19th century and has become increasingly popular in recent decades. Watertight containers, or 'letterboxes', are hidden throughout the moor, each containing a visitor's book and a rubber stamp. Visitors take an impression of the letterbox's rubber stamp as proof of
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After a few thousand years, the mild climate deteriorated. This left these areas uninhabited, and, consequently, relatively undisturbed to the present day. The highly acidic soil has ensured that no organic remains have survived, but the durability of the granite has meant that the remains of
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or mires can result. Some of these, topped with bright green moss, are known to locals as "feather beds" or "quakers", because they can shift (or 'quake') beneath a person's feet. Quakers result from sphagnum moss growing over the water that accumulates in the hollows in the granite.
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1:25,000 scale maps). Flagpoles on many tors in and around the ranges fly red flags when firing is taking place. At other times, members of the public are allowed access. Blank rounds may also be used, but the MoD does not notify the public of this in advance.
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The climate became wetter and cooler over the course of a thousand years from around 1000 BC, resulting in much of high Dartmoor being largely abandoned by its early inhabitants. The earliest surviving farms, still in operation today, are known as the
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types of fire-fallow farmland. Areas less suited for farming tended to be burned for livestock grazing. Over the centuries these Neolithic practices greatly expanded the upland moors, and contributed to the acidification of the soil and the accumulation of
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when he came upon a top-hat brim down on the surface of the mire. He kicked it, whereupon a voice called out: "What be you a-doin' to my 'at?" The man replied, "Be there now a chap under'n?" "Ees, I reckon," was the reply, "and a hoss under me likewise."
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The climate at the time was warmer than today, and much of today's moorland was covered with trees. The prehistoric settlers began clearing the forest, and established the first farming communities. Fire was the main method of clearing land, creating
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When average temperatures at Princetown between 1961 and 2000 are compared, the average annual temperature in the decade 1990–2000 was up by 0.2 °C (0.4 °F) and the late winter temperature increased by 0.5 °C (0.9 °F).
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The British government has made promises to protect the integrity of the moor; however, the cost of compensating companies for these licences, which may not have been granted in today's political climate, could prove prohibitive.
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The designated Dartmoor National Park area has a resident population of about 33,000, which swells considerably during holiday periods with incoming tourists. The largest settlements within the National Park are
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period that the weather again became warmer, and settlers moved back onto the moors. Like their ancient predecessors, they used the natural granite to build their homes, preferring a style known as the
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in their name but quite a number do not. However, this does not appear to relate to whether or not there is an outcrop of rock on their summit. The tors are the focus of an annual event known as the
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and reservoir – 201 m (659 ft) wide and 45 m (148 ft) high concrete dam and Victorian iron bridge which itself is 165 m (541 ft) wide and 46 m (151 ft) high
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period, probably about 309 million years ago. It is generally accepted that the present surface is not far below the original top of the pluton; evidence for this includes partly digested
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data shows that there was an average of 20 days when snow fell on the moor, and over 40 days a year with hail, which is as high as anywhere else in the country. This results when cold
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woodland clearances. It is home to exceptional epiphytic mosses, liverworts and lichens. Nearly 50 species of moss and liverwort are found in the wood along with 120 types of
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for over 200 years. The public is granted extensive land access rights on Dartmoor (including restricted access to the firing ranges) and it is a popular tourist destination.
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Throughout human history, the landscape has been exploited for industrial purposes. In recent years, controversy has surrounded the work of industrial conglomerates
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topped with granite tors are the most iconic part of Dartmoor's landscape, only about half of Dartmoor is actually moorland. Equally important for wildlife are the
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on 20 May of that same year. This same episode features a character called ‘Fletcher’, who is modelled upon Bertram Fletcher Robinson and was played by the actor,
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Beardown Man, near Devil's Tor – isolated standing stone 3.5 m (11 ft 6 in) high, said to have another 1 m (3 ft 3 in) below ground.
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The Dartmoor landscape is scattered with the marks left by the many generations who have lived and worked there over the centuries – such as the remains of the
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received 1,700 objections before making the decision. Objectors said that Dartmoor should be an area for recreation, and that the training disturbs the peace.
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are popular on the rivers due to the high rainfall and their high quality, though for environmental reasons access is restricted to the winter months. The
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total rainfall is over 2,000 millimetres (79 in). This compares with less than 800 millimetres (31 in) in the lower land to the east around the
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Because of Dartmoor's height and granite geology, it experiences strong winds and has acidic soils. In consequence it has been subject to very little
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and features exhibits about Dartmoor's history, culture and wildlife, as well as changing displays of local art. The visitor centres located in
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still surviving although many have been raided over the centuries by the builders of the traditional dry stone walls. These are the remnants of
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is one of the old sessile oak woods that contribute to the listing of Dartmoor as a SAC and is possibly a surviving fragment from the earliest
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for many of Devon's rivers. As well as shaping the landscape, these have traditionally provided a source of power for moor industries such as
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finding the box and record their visit by stamping their own personal stamp in the letterbox's logbook. A recent related development is
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Crossing's Guide to Dartmoor, the 1912 edition reprinted with new introd. by Brian Le Messurier. Dawlish: David & Charles, 1965.
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buildings, enclosures and monuments have survived well, as have flint tools. A number of remains were "restored" by enthusiastic
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In 1820, the newly formed Royal Society of Literature offered a prize for a poem on the subject of Dartmoor, this being won by
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Some "challenge" and charitable events take place with assistance of the military on Dartmoor, including the long established
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Much more rain falls on Dartmoor than in the surrounding lowlands. As much of the national park is covered in thick layers of
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that can be found in temporary pools, and, in underground streams, very rare cave shrimp. The world's largest land slug, the
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Role of anthropogenic fire and in creating moors, and moor-burning in sustaining them, described in Pyne, Stephen J. (1997)
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The military use of the moor has been another source of controversy, as when training was extended in January 2003. The
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A large variety of bird species can be found on Dartmoor including ones that have declined elsewhere in the UK, such as
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houses. The smallest are around 1.8 m (6 ft) in diameter, and the largest may be up to five times this size.
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country such as this are usually rounded boulder-like formations. More than 160 of the hills of Dartmoor have the word
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The right to wild camp on Dartmoor has been upheld and reinstated, following the Court of Appeal's ruling in mid-2023.
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snowfall is not common, though due to its high altitude it is more vulnerable to snowfall than surrounding regions.
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Period of geological history. The landscape consists of moorland capped with many exposed granite hilltops known as
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Some have L-shaped porches to protect against wind and rain; some particularly good examples are to be found at
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in Britain, with about 625 km (241 sq mi) at the surface, though most of it is under superficial
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Vestal Fire: an Environmental History, Told through Fire, of Europe and Europe's Encounter with the World
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Upper Erme stone row is the longest on Dartmoor and in fact in the world at 3,300 m (10,800 ft)
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was built to train soldiers during the Second World War, and remained in use until its closure in 1977.
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is less than 175 days – this contrasts with some 300 days along most of the south coast of the county.
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on Dartmoor, and many kilometres of permitted footpaths and bridleways where the owners allow access.
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Until the early 19th century Dartmoor was not considered to be a place worth visiting: in the 1540s
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was another outspoken critic of the damage that she perceived that the army was doing to the moor.
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are of particular importance. The upper reaches of the rivers are spawning grounds for Salmon and
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coordinates, whereas letterboxing clues tend to consist of grid references and compass bearings.
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and, in some cases, they have placed their own interpretation on how an area may have looked.
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that has travelled over a large expanse of warmer ocean is forced to rise over high country.
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animal testing centre called 'Baskerville' in the second series of the multi-award winning
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Webb, Bruce (2006). "The Environmental Setting of Human Occupation". In Roger Kain (ed.).
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and goldspot lichen and many rare lichen grow on rocks exposed by mining that are rich in
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is at least five times as frequent. On the highest ground, in the north of the moor, the
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Mercer, Ian (1977). "Bogs and Mires of Dartmoor". In Hunt, P. J.; Wills, G. L. (eds.).
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was published in 1909, and in 1938 a plaque and letterbox in his memory were placed at
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178 Newton Abbot – Bovey Tracey – M'tonhampstead – Chagford – Okehampton (Country bus)
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Dartmoor is popular with local astronomers because it is remote from many sources of
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but were recently renounced after sustained public pressure from bodies such as the
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and Sibelco (formerly Watts Blake Bearne), who have used parts of the moor for
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was supposedly the inspiration for Great Grimpen Mire in Conan Doyle's novel
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that "Dartmore is muche a wilde Morish and forest Ground", and even by 1789
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that mark former mediaeval routes across the moor and the allegedly haunted
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Parentheses denote year of establishment as a National Park. An area with
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Dartmoor is known for its myths and legends. It is reputedly the haunt of
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In January 2023, in a high court judgement in a case brought by landowner
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feature information, maps, guidebooks and items for exploring the area.
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and The Dewerstone; horse riding, which can be undertaken on any of the
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Bertram Fletcher Robinson: A Footnote to the Hound of the Baskervilles
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on the granite tors and outcrops, some of the well-known venues being
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grow in wetter spots and in the boggy areas many different species of
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exists to create and enforce regulations regarding commoners' rights.
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thriving in the wettest patches. The valley bogs have lush growth of
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There is a history of military usage of Dartmoor dating back to the
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Quartz and Feldspar. Dartmoor: A British Landscape in Modern Times
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Other bus services operate in Dartmoor on a less frequent basis.
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stories associated with them, such as the ancient burial site of
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Over half of Dartmoor National Park (57.3%) is private land; the
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are to be found on the moor. The most significant sites include:
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Old sessile oak woods with Ilex and Blechnum in the British Isles
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Because of the 1985 Act, Dartmoor was largely unaffected by the
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Dartmoor has inspired a number of artists and writers, such as
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in southwest England and the gravity anomaly associated with it
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being particularly popular. Other white water rivers are the
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village – stone rows, standing stones, kistvaens and cairns.
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have caused more light pollution to be spread onto Dartmoor.
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The vegetation of the bogs depends on the type and location.
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owns 14% (see below), 3.8% is owned by water companies (see
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A few stories have emerged in recent decades, such as the "
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View down the River Meavy towards Leather Tor and Sharpitor
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Gravity Anomaly Map of Britain, Ireland and Adjacent Areas
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is the most prominent meeting place, the section known as
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Some of the rivers in Dartmoor have been dammed to create
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The highest points on Dartmoor are on the northern moor:
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has similar status to a UK National Park. Areas marked
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has similar status to a UK National Park. Areas marked
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Some of the bogs on Dartmoor have achieved notoriety.
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The Discovery of Dartmoor, a Wild and Wondrous Region
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GWR operate direct trains from Exeter to Okehampton.
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1619:industry, and farmhouses long since abandoned. See 5238: 4050: 4048: 4046: 4027:. Dartmoor National Park Authority. Archived from 4001:. Dartmoor National Park Authority. Archived from 3975:. Dartmoor National Park Authority. Archived from 3949:. Dartmoor National Park Authority. Archived from 3923:. Dartmoor National Park Authority. Archived from 3875:. Dartmoor National Park Authority. Archived from 3480:"Hugo Baskerville & Squire Richard Cabell III" 3452:. Dartmoor National Park Authority. Archived from 3260:. Dartmoor National Park Authority. Archived from 3219:. Dartmoor National Park Authority. Archived from 3170:. Dartmoor National Park Authority. Archived from 2835: 2636:. Dartmoor National Park Authority. Archived from 2553:Dartmoor is served by the following bus services: 1263:aims to restore around 300 hectares of Dartmoor's 580:– hills topped with outcrops of bedrock, which in 522:into the surrounding sedimentary rocks during the 1859:(the largest, with a population of about 3,500), 1711: 734:. Other rivers flowing from Dartmoor include the 5623: 2569:98 Tavistock – Princetown – Postbridge (Oakleys) 1391:Challacombe, near the prehistoric settlement of 1012:Northern Atlantic wet heaths with Erica tetralix 4043: 3756:"Arthur Conan Doyle, Sherlock Holmes and Devon" 3423:. Viamichelin.com. 3 April 2008. Archived from 2432:on the southern moor. Parts of the Abbots Way, 2183: 1916:– reservoir popular for walks and trout fishing 621:). The highest points on the southern moor are 541:is associated with the Dartmoor pluton as with 4257: 3750: 2179:, forming the second highest hill in Dartmoor. 1231:. Insects found in the heathlands include the 5470: 5224: 5007: 4243: 3668:Pugh, Brian; Spiring, Paul (September 2008). 2528:The park's main visitor centre is located in 2083:– rugged tor with remains of Iron Age village 1898:navigational box at the bottom of this page. 1251:, a species found nowhere else in the world. 1143:; some are even rare nationally, such as the 492:Map showing the main granite outcrops of the 377: 3725:Professor Mark Brayshay (28 February 2020). 2962: 2960: 2844:. Newton Abbot: David and Charles. pp.  2771:. Exeter: Devon County Council. p. 16. 1992:– meeting point of East and West Dart rivers 1522: 1120:, and in the valley bottoms, many different 514:deposits. The granite (or more specifically 3667: 2557:359 Moretonhampstead – Exeter (Country bus) 1643:being the major part of this, owned by the 415:and surrounding land has been protected by 353:Parentheses denotes the year. An area with 5477: 5463: 5231: 5217: 5014: 5000: 4250: 4236: 3329: 2904: 2689: 2416:The oldest leisure pursuit on the moor is 2041:– dominant tor on north west scarp of moor 1749:event and the more recent Dartmoor Beast. 1592:Some way into the moor stands the town of 1292:remains on Dartmoor date back to the late 1104:and other mosses can be found, along with 423:covers 954 km (368 sq mi). 384: 370: 3308: 2993:"Dartmoor – Special Area of Conservation" 2957: 2694:. Chalfont St Peter: Bradt. p. 222. 2346:Dartmoor was the fictional location of a 2013:– location of a memorial to local writer 1255:Restoration and climate change mitigation 963:of the moor. Due to the influence of the 449:Dartmoor National Park is managed by the 5657:Special Areas of Conservation in England 2818: 2229:Many landmarks have ancient legends and 2187: 1842: 1778: 1763: 1630: 1556: 1552: 1340: 1040: 882: 780: 676: 634:), Snowdon 495 m (1,624 ft), ( 564: 552: 487: 4109:Durrance, E. M.; Laming, D. J. (1982). 3807: 3597:"Jay's Grave: legend, fact and fiction" 3566: 3477: 2834:Brunsden, Denys; Gerrard, John (1970). 2095:– deep and narrow gorge with waterfalls 2031:– a 17th-century crossing of the River 1626: 557:Panorama of some better known Dartmoor 5624: 4146: 3551: 3533:"Sherlock Holmes and the phantom pack" 3397:. The Dartmoor Society. Archived from 3392: 3282: 2941: 2939: 2929: 2927: 2837:"The Physical Environment of Dartmoor" 2766: 2658:Durrance & Laming 1982, pp.86, 101 2105:North Hessary Tor transmitting station 1695:Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 691:The high ground of Dartmoor forms the 537:on top of the granite. A considerable 506:Dartmoor includes the largest area of 430:that forms the uplands dates from the 5458: 5212: 4995: 4231: 4193:. Newton Abbot: David & Charles. 4185:Worth, R. N. (1967). Spooner, G. M.; 4184: 4127: 3594: 2690:Bradt, Hilary; Booth, Janice (2014). 2396: 2222:was said to have been visited by the 1949:– second highest waterfall in England 1922:– a tor said to be shaped like a nose 1838: 1801:mining. Licences were granted by the 1353:(more usually referred to locally as 950:tends to be associated with Atlantic 478: 5023:National parks of the United Kingdom 4165: 3645:. Legendary Dartmoor. Archived from 3618:. Legendary Dartmoor. Archived from 3530: 3309:Ellingham, Miles (27 January 2023). 2873:. Legendary Dartmoor. Archived from 2871:"Dartmoor's Notorious Fox Tor Mires" 2796:. Legendary Dartmoor. Archived from 2628: 2626: 2624: 2622: 2620: 726:below where it opens up into a long 5682:Protected areas established in 1951 4170:. London: Collins. pp. 30–33. 4168:England's Landscape: The South West 4132:. London: Jonathan Cape / Vintage. 3744: 3640: 3613: 3471: 2997:Joint Nature Conservation Committee 2948: 2936: 2924: 2905:Sidgreaves, Martin (24 July 2020). 2868: 2791: 2740: 2328:Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire 1676:National Parks in England and Wales 714:and then becomes a single river at 16:National park in South West England 13: 5137:Loch Lomond and The Trossachs 3506:"Cabell Tomb — Buckfastleigh" 3283:Horton, Helena (13 January 2023). 2794:"The Bogs & Mires of Dartmoor" 2523: 2366:and it was first broadcast in the 1682:much of it has been designated as 1621:Industrial archaeology of Dartmoor 1549:, Neolithic stone box-like tombs. 1527:There are also an estimated 5,000 1336: 1199:, is also found. Reptiles include 453:, whose 22 members are drawn from 14: 5713: 5099:South Pennines Regional Park 4209: 3808:Johnson, Andrew (14 March 2014). 3643:"The Legendary Beast of Dartmoor" 3595:Dixon, Kevin (11 December 2015). 2667:Durrance & Laming 1982, p. 88 2617: 2218:of 1638, the moorland village of 1955:– Edwardian faux castle built by 1829:Dartmoor Preservation Association 1807:Dartmoor Preservation Association 1674:Dartmoor differs from some other 702:The moor takes its name from the 502:Geology of Dartmoor National Park 122:954 km (368 sq mi) 5176: (Bannau Brycheiniog; 1957) 4216:Dartmoor National Park Authority 4056:"Timetables – Country Bus Devon" 2676:British Geological Survey 1997, 1847:A typical Dartmoor tor close to 1823:Those who objected included the 1482:(pronounced 'Scorill'), west of 1068:. On the upland heaths heather ( 665:). For a more complete list see 451:Dartmoor National Park Authority 146:Dartmoor National Park Authority 58: 46: 40:V (protected landscape/seascape) 4981:North Devon's Biosphere Reserve 4613:List of civil parishes in Devon 4066: 4017: 3991: 3965: 3939: 3913: 3891: 3865: 3856: 3847: 3822: 3801: 3773: 3700: 3661: 3634: 3607: 3588: 3567:Channon, Max (3 October 2017). 3560: 3545: 3524: 3498: 3439: 3413: 3386: 3368: 3350: 3323: 3302: 3276: 3250: 3238: 3206: 3186: 3160: 3135: 3110: 3085: 3060: 3035: 3010: 2985: 2898: 2889: 2862: 2827: 2823:. Western Morning News Co. Ltd. 2812: 2634:"General Information Factsheet" 2260:; and the "Beast of Dartmoor", 2047:– pair of ancient stone circles 1908:List of Dartmoor tors and hills 1759: 1211:butterfly, southern damselfly, 1045:Inside Wistman's Wood in summer 667:List of Dartmoor tors and hills 625:, 515 m (1,690 ft), ( 612:, 619 m (2,031 ft), ( 599:, 621 m (2,037 ft), ( 5677:Parks and open spaces in Devon 5642:1951 establishments in England 3999:"Cycling on road and off-road" 3552:Harvey, David (3 March 2014). 3330:Mathers, Matt; Gregory, Andy. 2785: 2760: 2734: 2708: 2683: 2670: 2661: 2652: 2370:on 15 January 2012 and in the 2020:Fernworthy Dam & Reservoir 1712:Use by the Ministry of Defence 1283: 1: 3692:: CS1 maint: date and year ( 2605: 2451:. Geocache clues make use of 2280:The Adventure of Silver Blaze 2274:The Hound of the Baskervilles 1959:on a crag above Teign Gorge, 857:The Hound of the Baskervilles 759:reservoirs for drinking water 518:) was intruded at depth as a 4866:Parliamentary constituencies 3376:"Heritage Gateway – Results" 3122:devonclimateemergency.org.uk 2907:"Under a Dartmoor Night Sky" 2821:Crossing's Guide to Dartmoor 2680:, Smith & Edwards 1:500k 2543: 2184:In myths and popular culture 2125:– a swimming spot where the 1901: 1894:For a full list, expand the 1213:narrow-bordered bee hawkmoth 1008:Special Area of Conservation 878: 7: 3830:"The Hounds of Baskerville" 3531:Lele, Teja (23 July 2024). 3482:. BFROnline. Archived from 3143:"Climate Action | Dartmoor" 2579: 2077:– highest point on Dartmoor 1667:. About 37% of Dartmoor is 1267:through collaboration with 1261:South West Peatland Project 985: 905:. However in recent years, 847:and several other species. 471:have been used as military 463:Dartmoor Commoners' Council 10: 5718: 5692:Natural regions of England 4901:Grade II* listed buildings 4151:. Chichester: Phillimore. 2692:South Devon & Dartmoor 2382:was written by co-creator 2007:– human-made water channel 1943:– late Victorian reservoir 1905: 1715: 1278: 1038:being qualifying reasons. 1010:(SAC) with four habitats ( 915: 576:Dartmoor is known for its 499: 483: 338:(Bannau Brycheiniog; 1957) 18: 5647:National parks in England 5498: 5254: 5189: 5152: 5127: 5108: 5029: 4848: 4622: 4356: 4305: 4284: 4273: 4147:Milton, Patricia (2006). 3245:Dartmoor Commons Act 1985 2840:. In Crispin Gill (ed.). 2363:The Hounds of Baskerville 2360:. The episode was titled 2285:Bertram Fletcher Robinson 1680:Dartmoor Commons Act 1985 1523:Hut circles and kistvaens 1229:pearl-bordered fritillary 672: 150: 142: 134: 126: 118: 81: 66: 57: 45: 35: 30: 21:Dartmoor (disambiguation) 4896:Grade I listed buildings 4113:. University of Exeter. 4074:"Traveline SW - Welcome" 3336:www.theindependent.co.uk 2343:was hosted on Dartmoor. 2335:World Cup final between 2206:, a mysterious pack of " 1545:There are also numerous 1110:Hare's-tail Cotton-grass 1062:brown cobblestone lichen 998:overlying it. While the 718:. It leaves the moor at 4128:Kelly, Matthew (2015). 3601:www.wearesouthdevon.com 3556:. University of Exeter. 2600:Museum of Dartmoor Life 2378:. The second series of 2237:, the rock pile called 2214:, among others. During 2053:– Bronze Age settlement 1896:Settlements of Dartmoor 1831:. During her lifetime, 1818:national park authority 1665:national park authority 1663:and 1.4% by Dartmoor's 920:Along with the rest of 764: 548: 5687:Common land in England 3853:Milton 2006, pp. 19–20 3478:Spiring, Paul (2007). 3380:Heritagegateway.org.uk 3258:"Public Rights of Way" 3168:"Prehistoric Dartmoor" 3097:Dartmoor National Park 3072:Dartmoor National Park 3047:Dartmoor National Park 3022:Dartmoor National Park 2720:South West Lakes Trust 2595:long-distance footpath 2548: 2269:Sir Arthur Conan Doyle 2216:the Great Thunderstorm 2195: 2111:Rippon Tor Rifle Range 2057:Haytor Granite Tramway 1851: 1790: 1776: 1754:Rippon Tor Rifle Range 1718:Dartmoor Training Area 1636: 1569: 1346: 1345:Beardown Man, Dartmoor 1269:Dartmoor National Park 1080:. In dry grassy areas 1076:are common along with 1046: 970:Between 1961 and 1990 898: 792: 730:, reaching the sea at 706:, which starts as the 688: 573: 562: 497: 421:Dartmoor National Park 31:Dartmoor National Park 5439:Widecombe in the Moor 4971:South West Coast Path 4306:Boroughs or districts 4060:Countrybusdevon.co.uk 3901:. UK Rivers Guidebook 3393:Hedges, Mike (2004). 2842:Dartmoor. A New Study 2819:Crossing, W. (1912). 2492:Other activities are 2331:, the fictional 1994 2220:Widecombe-in-the-Moor 2191: 2157:Widecombe in the moor 2113:– disused rifle range 1968:– ancient burial site 1846: 1788:Widecombe in the Moor 1782: 1767: 1634: 1580:It was not until the 1560: 1553:The historical period 1349:Numerous prehistoric 1344: 1249:Heckford's pygmy moth 1225:high brown fritillary 1181:lesser horseshoe bats 1044: 896:May 2024 solar storms 886: 784: 680: 568: 556: 491: 5697:Moorlands of England 5289:Buckland-in-the-Moor 4861:Devon County Council 4221:2 April 2011 at the 4111:The Geology of Devon 3899:"South West England" 3486:on 23 September 2015 3358:"Summary | Ten Tors" 3264:on 11 September 2009 2954:Webb 2006, pp. 32–33 2588:, ultramarathon race 2138:– 19th-century canal 1688:public rights of way 1678:, in that since the 1627:Ownership and access 1502:Fernworthy reservoir 1395:— triple stone row. 1288:The majority of the 788:, the source of the 461:and Government. The 455:Devon County Council 19:For other uses, see 5168:Pembrokeshire Coast 4906:Scheduled monuments 4881:Towns by population 4359:(cities in italics) 4285:Unitary authorities 3247:on the OPSI website 3226:on 27 February 2008 3147:www.dartmoor.gov.uk 2747:The Teign Catchment 2640:on 8 September 2008 2459:Whitewater kayaking 2348:Ministry of Defence 2313:Sabine Baring-Gould 1825:Open Spaces Society 1735:Ministry of Defence 1661:Forestry Commission 1653:Dartmoor reservoirs 1649:Ministry of Defence 1617:Dartmoor tin-mining 1442:Laughter Tor, near 1114:round-leaved sundew 1016:European dry heaths 862:Sabine Baring-Gould 572:with Yes Tor behind 494:Cornubian batholith 419:status since 1951. 329:Pembrokeshire Coast 143:Governing body 99: /  5672:Geography of Devon 4406:Budleigh Salterton 4025:"Other Activities" 3862:Milton 2006, p. 36 3752:John Van der Kiste 3459:on 4 December 2007 3214:"Dartmoor Commons" 3174:on 1 December 2009 2800:on 1 November 2020 2722:. 20 December 2018 2586:Dartmoor Discovery 2397:Leisure activities 2262:a supposed big cat 2196: 2163:in medieval times. 1941:Burrator Reservoir 1914:Avon Dam Reservoir 1852: 1839:Towns and villages 1803:British Government 1791: 1777: 1641:Forest of Dartmoor 1637: 1570: 1347: 1245:blue ground beetle 1241:bilberry bumblebee 1094:Cross-leaved heath 1047: 1028:southern damselfly 976:polar maritime air 959:, which is in the 922:South West England 899: 890:visible from near 841:cross-leaved heath 805:species), sedges ( 793: 722:, flowing through 689: 590:Ten Tors Challenge 574: 563: 543:other such plutons 498: 479:Physical geography 409:South West England 75:South West England 5662:Duchy of Cornwall 5616: 5615: 5452: 5451: 5206: 5205: 4989: 4988: 4961:Tamar Valley AONB 4357:Major settlements 4260:Ceremonial county 4103:Crossing, William 3873:"Walking For All" 3731:devonassoc.org.uk 3679:978-1-9043-1240-6 3672:. 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