Stone circles · South West England
Cosdon Hill Multiple Stone Rows
In or near Gidleigh.
Cosdon Hill Multiple Stone Rows — a stone circle in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Okehampton · 5.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Cosdon Hill Multiple Stone Rows is a stone circle located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Cosdon Hill features a triple stone row located near its summit, measuring 447 feet in length. The site includes a circled cairn at one end and showcases the remains of two cists, with a notable change in direction dividing the row into two sections.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: North Dartmoor SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Cosdon Hill Multiple Stone Rows is a prehistoric stone circle located in South-West England. This site features a series of aligned stones, characteristic of the Bronze Age. It is significant for its archaeological value and offers insight into the ceremonial practices of ancient cultures.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7081, -3.9227
- County
- Devon
- District
- West Devon
- Parish
- South Tawton
- Postcode
- EX20 2PZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Okehampton — 5.9 km
- Official site
- www.dartmoorwalks.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/568478366 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cosdon Hill Multiple Stone Rows?
- Cosdon Hill Multiple Stone Rows is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX20 2PZ), in the parish of South Tawton.
- What is Cosdon Hill Multiple Stone Rows?
- Cosdon Hill Multiple Stone Rows — a stone circle in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cosdon Hill Multiple Stone Rows?
- The nearest railway station is Okehampton, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX20 2PZ.
- Is Cosdon Hill Multiple Stone Rows a protected site?
- Yes — Cosdon Hill Multiple Stone Rows is part of the North Dartmoor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Cosdon Hill Multiple Stone Rows free to visit?
- Yes, Cosdon Hill Multiple Stone Rows is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cosdon Hill Multiple Stone Rows?
- The nearest railway station is Okehampton, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX20 2PZ.