MERRIVALE PREHISTORIC SETTLEMENT

LOOKING FOR: Heritage, Historical
ADDRESS: Merrivale, Princetown, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6ST
POSTCODE: PL20 6ST
AGE GROUP: All Ages
TELEPHONE: 0370 333 1181
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MERRIVALE PREHISTORIC SETTLEMENT
Dartmoor is rich in prehistoric remains, and the
 group of monuments at Merrivale is one
 of the finest on the moor. Side by side here are
 the remains of a Bronze Age settlement
 and a complex of ritual sites, including three stone rows
, a stone circle, standing stones and
 a number of cairns – earth mounds associated with burials.
 The monuments were
 probably built over a long period, between about 2500 BC and 1000 BC.

Managed by the Dartmoor National Park Authority. 
Read more about the history of Merrivale Prehistoric Settlement.


BEFORE YOU GO
Access: The site is located in the middle of the moor, parts
 of which are uneven. Dartmoor is known for its changeable weathe
r conditions so come prepared as the site is remote and very exposed.

Parking: There is limited parking at the Four Winds car park, off
 the B3357. The settlement is a five minute walk from the car park.

Dogs: Dogs on leads are welcome.

PLAN A GREAT DAY OUT
This is a great place to enjoy a picnic in
 atmospheric surroundings
. This extensive site has several
 features. In addition to the stone rows
 and burial cairns, a stone circle and standing
 stones are clearly visible.
 There are also numerous hut
 circles adjacent to the road.

Complete a tour of more historic sites
 within the National
 Park by taking in Grimspound
, another Bronze Age
 settlement, and Hound Tor Deserted
 Medieval Village

OPENING TIMES

30 APRIL 2017 - 24 MARCH 2018
Open any reasonable time during daylight hours
25 MARCH 2018 ONWARDS
Opening times will be available nearer the time