Dartmoor kistvaens, Stone burial chambers in Dartmoor, England.
These rectangular stone structures consist of four vertical slabs forming walls and a large horizontal capstone placed on top to create sealed chambers.
The kistvaens were constructed between 2500 BC and 1500 BC during the late Neolithic and early Bronze Age periods across the Dartmoor landscape.
Over 180 documented kistvaens on Dartmoor show a purposeful northwest-southeast orientation, indicating specific burial practices of ancient communities in the region.
The Whitehorse Hill site near Chagford contains preserved Bronze Age artifacts and can be accessed through designated walking paths in Dartmoor National Park.
Ninety-four percent of these stone burial chambers align with solar positions, suggesting advanced astronomical knowledge among prehistoric Dartmoor inhabitants.
Location: Devon
GPS coordinates: 50.48772,-3.98683
Latest update: May 22, 2025 10:18
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