Archaeological sites Β· South West England
Powder Mills
In or near Princetown.
Powder Mills β archaeological in england south west.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 minβ1.5 h
About
Powder Mills is a archaeological located in england south west. British historic ruins recorded in OpenStreetMap. Many such sites are scheduled monuments or listed structures.
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Place summary
Powder Mills is an archaeological site located in South-West England. It is known for its historical significance related to the production of gunpowder. The site offers insights into industrial processes and the evolution of munitions manufacturing in the region. Visitors can explore the remnants of the structures and learn about the site's role in Britain's industrial history.
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- Coordinates
- 50.5797, -3.9400
- County
- Devon
- District
- West Devon
- Parish
- Dartmoor Forest
- Postcode
- PL20 6SP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torridge and Tavistock
Sources
- osm: w442414645 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q26399365 (CC0)
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Gunpowder factory at Powder Mills, a partially enclosed stone hut circle settlement and round cairn
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Powder Mills?
- Powder Mills is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL20 6SP), in the parish of Dartmoor Forest.
- What is Powder Mills?
- Powder Mills β archaeological in england south west.
- How do I get to Powder Mills?
- Drivers can use postcode PL20 6SP.
- How do I get to Powder Mills?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PL20 6SP. It sits within the Torridge and Tavistock parliamentary constituency.