Archaeological sites · South West England
Tolmen
In or near Gidleigh.
Tolmen — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Rowena Ford — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Okehampton · 9.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Tolmen is a archaeological 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
Tolmen is an archaeological site located in South-West England. It is known for its significant historical findings, contributing to the understanding of the region's ancient past. The site is of interest to both researchers and visitors exploring the area's archaeological heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.6678, -3.9047
- County
- Devon
- District
- West Devon
- Parish
- Gidleigh
- Postcode
- TQ13 8EU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Okehampton — 9.7 km
- Official site
- www.legendarydartmoor.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/3075536495 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tolmen?
- Tolmen is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ13 8EU), in the parish of Gidleigh.
- What is Tolmen?
- Tolmen — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Tolmen?
- The nearest railway station is Okehampton, about 9.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode TQ13 8EU.
- Is Tolmen a protected site?
- Yes — Tolmen is part of the North Dartmoor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Tolmen free to visit?
- Yes, Tolmen is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tolmen?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ13 8EU. It sits within the Central Devon parliamentary constituency.