Memorials & monuments · South West England
Shovel Down Stone
In or near Gidleigh.
Shovel Down Stone — a memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Shovel Down Stone is a memorial 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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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: North Dartmoor SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Shovel Down Stone is a memorial located in South-West England. It serves as a notable landmark in the region, though specific historical details and designations are not provided.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6584, -3.8978
- County
- Devon
- District
- West Devon
- Parish
- Gidleigh
- Postcode
- TQ13 8EU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Devon
Sources
- osm: node/2979168128 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shovel Down Stone?
- Shovel Down Stone is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ13 8EU), in the parish of Gidleigh.
- What is Shovel Down Stone?
- Shovel Down Stone — a memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Shovel Down Stone?
- Drivers can use postcode TQ13 8EU.
- Is Shovel Down Stone a protected site?
- Yes — Shovel Down Stone is part of the North Dartmoor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Shovel Down Stone free to visit?
- Yes, Shovel Down Stone is free to enter.
- How do I get to Shovel Down Stone?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ13 8EU. It sits within the Central Devon parliamentary constituency.