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Dartmoor Site: Brent Tor B Ancient Pool

Brent Tor B Ancient Pool

Database entries

OS Map: SX 46610 80291
OS Source: Tom Greeves
HER: MDV127199
Alternate name: Brent Tor B
Short Name: PO:Brent Tor B
Exist: Yes
Record: Unique
Record Source: Greeves
Cairn Class: No
Dimensions (m): 50 x 40m
Lidar: SX 46610 80291
Nearest Bus Stop: North Brentor War Memorial (1.9 km) [Route: 118]
Nearby sites: SX 46610 80291

Notes

"Brent Tor pool B measures around 50 by 40m. One of over 40 such 'sacred' pools identified on Dartmoor (or just outside the boundary of the National Park) that are thought to have potentially been designed during the prehistoric period"

References

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