Goldsmith’s cross

Goldsmith’s cross is an archaeological site in Dartmoor Forest, West Devon District, England. Goldsmith’s cross is situated nearby to Foxtor Mires, as well as near the monument Childe’s Tomb.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Fox Tor and Childe’s Tomb.

Fox Tor

Peak

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

Childe’s Tomb

Monument

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Childe's Tomb is a granite cross on Dartmoor, Devon, 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. Childe’s Tomb is situated 3,100 feet east of Goldsmith’s cross.

Crazywell Pool

Lake

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Crazywell Pool 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 Dartmoor, Devon, England at grid reference SX582705. Crazywell Pool is situated 2 miles west of Goldsmith’s cross.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Princetown and Hexworthy.

Princetown

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Princetown is a village in Dartmoor, in the English county of Devon. The village sits within the Dartmoor National Park. At around 435 m above sea level, Princetown is the highest settlement on the moor.

Hexworthy

Hamlet

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Hexworthy is a hamlet on Dartmoor, in Devon, England. It lies on the West Dart River a mile upstream from Dartmeet. Historically in the parish of Lydford, since 1987 it has been in the civil parish of Dartmoor Forest. Hexworthy is situated 3 miles northeast of Goldsmith’s cross.