Archaeological sites Β· South West England
A prehistoric and historic archaeological landscape within Merrivale Newtake
In or near Merrivale.
A prehistoric and historic archaeological landscape within Merrivale Newtake β archaeological site in Dartmoor Forest, West Devon, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 minβ1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
A prehistoric and historic archaeological landscape within Merrivale Newtake is an archaeological site in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Wikidata describes it as: "archaeological site in Dartmoor Forest, West Devon, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.5667Β°, -4.0410Β°.
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Place summary
A prehistoric and historic archaeological landscape located within Merrivale Newtake in South-West England. This site is designated as a scheduled monument, highlighting its significance in understanding the region's ancient history.
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- Coordinates
- 50.5667, -4.0410
- County
- Devon
- District
- West Devon
- Parish
- Whitchurch
- Postcode
- PL20 6ST
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torridge and Tavistock
Sources
- wikidata: Q17678216 (CC0)
- commons: Lower Merrivale Blowing House (geograph 7060024).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Middle Staple Tor
Mountains & hills Β· 1.6 km

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Natural landmarks Β· 2.1 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is A prehistoric and historic archaeological landscape within Merrivale Newtake?
- A prehistoric and historic archaeological landscape within Merrivale Newtake is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL20 6ST), in the parish of Whitchurch.
- What is A prehistoric and historic archaeological landscape within Merrivale Newtake?
- A prehistoric and historic archaeological landscape within Merrivale Newtake β archaeological site in Dartmoor Forest, West Devon, England, UK.
- How do I get to A prehistoric and historic archaeological landscape within Merrivale Newtake?
- Drivers can use postcode PL20 6ST.
- Is A prehistoric and historic archaeological landscape within Merrivale Newtake a listed building?
- A prehistoric and historic archaeological landscape within Merrivale Newtake is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is A prehistoric and historic archaeological landscape within Merrivale Newtake free to visit?
- Yes, A prehistoric and historic archaeological landscape within Merrivale Newtake is free to enter.
- How do I get to A prehistoric and historic archaeological landscape within Merrivale Newtake?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PL20 6ST. It sits within the Torridge and Tavistock parliamentary constituency.