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Exmoor's Ancient Stone Circles: The Mystery of the Micro-Monoliths
Exmoor’s ancient builders had a problem: no big rocks. While Stonehenge got the glory, our local ancestors had to make do with "micro-monoliths." From the "napping floors" of Hawkcombe Head to the mysterious stone circles near Porlock, I explore why these tiny stones still hold a 7,000-year-old secret about who we really are.
Martin Hesp
Feb 125 min read


Hamel Down Walk, Dartmoor: Grimspound & Hameldown Tor
Walk across Hamel Down on Dartmoor National Park to discover the Bronze Age settlement of Grimspound, panoramic views from Hameldown Tor and one of Devon's most rewarding moorland hikes.
Martin Hesp
Aug 27, 20216 min read
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