Hound Tor Deserted Medieval Village, Medieval village ruins near Manaton, England
The settlement contains stone longhouses arranged in three distinct farm clusters, with buildings divided between living quarters and animal spaces on Dartmoor's eastern edge.
Archaeological excavations in the 1960s revealed that farmers inhabited this small village during the 13th century before abandoning it in the early 14th century.
The village layout reflects medieval farming practices with separate areas for grain processing, livestock management, and residential quarters across approximately 10 acres of land.
Access requires a half-mile walk from Swallerton Gate Car Park, including a steep climb over Hound Tor with uneven terrain and exposed conditions.
Scientific analysis of peat deposits from the site provides data about vegetation changes, marking the decline of cereal cultivation during the 14th century.
Location: Manaton
Part of: Prehistoric and medieval settlements and their field systems at Hound Tor
Website: https://english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/hound-tor-deserted-medieval-village
GPS coordinates: 50.59500,-3.77278
Latest update: March 4, 2025 13:45
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