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The Great Britain Guide

Historic houses · South West England

Ovens

In or near Lydford.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair: limited

Ovens — a historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

Ruined site, Rattlebrook peatworks - geograph.org.uk - 6908027

David Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Okehampton · 8.0 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Ovens is a historic house 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

Rattlebrook Head Peat Works is a historical site that showcases the remains of peat extraction operations from the late 19th to early 20th century. Visitors can explore the remnants of the peat works, including various structures and the arched brick-vaulted chambers of the ovens used in the peat processing.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: North Dartmoor SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Ovens is a historic house located in South-West England. It is notable for its architectural significance and historical context within the region. Further details regarding its era, ownership, or designation are not specified.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
50.6657, -4.0389
Nearest railway station
Okehampton8 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ovens?
Ovens is in South-West England, United Kingdom.
What is Ovens?
Ovens — a historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Ovens?
The nearest railway station is Okehampton, about 8.0 km away. Its coordinates are 50.6657°, -4.0389°.
Is Ovens a protected site?
Yes — Ovens is part of the North Dartmoor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.