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913:Geology Explained: Dartmoor and the Tamar Valley
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308:River Teign
294:(1762) and
284:Ittor Doune
280:Idetordoune
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1129:Poundsgate
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1119:Ponsworthy
1114:Peter Tavy
1109:Okehampton
1024:Bridestowe
766:16 October
467:References
371:Haytorite,
312:River Dart
292:Eator Down
252:is 2,862.
173:Landranger
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1079:Lustleigh
1074:Ivybridge
1069:Ilsington
1059:Hexworthy
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95:Geography
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1049:Gidleigh
1039:Chagford
1009:Belstone
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274:Plymouth
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266:A38 road
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226:Location
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165:Topo map
157:SX757770
143:Dartmoor
139:Location
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1089:Manaton
1084:Lydford
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350:Geology
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