Whiteworks

Whiteworks is an archaeological site in , , . Whiteworks is situated nearby to the peak , as well as near the lake .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Fox Tor and Childe’s Tomb.

Peak
is a relatively minor tor on in the county of , England. On the flank of the tor, about 500 m to the north stands - according to local legend, the last resting place of Childe the Hunter, an unfortunate traveller who died there during a blizzard.

Monument
Childe's Tomb is a granite cross on , , England. Although not in its original form, it is more elaborate than most of the crosses on Dartmoor, being raised upon a constructed base, and it is known that a kistvaen is underneath. is situated 1 mile southeast of Whiteworks.

Lake
or Crazy Well Pool is a large pond situated about 3 km south of Princetown just off the path between Burrator and Whiteworks on the western side of , , England at grid reference SX582705. is situated 2 miles west of Whiteworks.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Princetown and Lower Cherrybrook Bridge.

is a village in , in the county of . The village sits within the . At around 435 m above sea level, is the highest settlement on the moor.

Locality
is a locality, which is situated 2½ miles northeast of Whiteworks.

Hamlet
is a hamlet on , in , England. It lies on the West Dart River a mile upstream from . Historically in the parish of , since 1987 it has been in the civil parish of . is situated 3 miles east of Whiteworks.

Whiteworks

Latitude
50.52262° or 50° 31′ 21″ north
Longitude
-3.95751° or 3° 57′ 27″ west
Elevation
1,178 feet (359 metres)
Open location code
9C2RG2FR+2X
Open­Street­Map ID
node 1823323303
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­archaeological_site
Geo­Names ID
13282654
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