Erme Pits

Erme Pits is a ruins in Shaugh Prior, South Hams District, England. Erme Pits is situated nearby to Middle Mire, as well as near the peak Stinger’s Hill.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Fox Tor and Drizzlecombe.

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. Fox Tor is situated 2 miles north of Erme Pits.

Drizzlecombe

Archaeological site

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Drizzlecombe or Thrushelcombe is an area of Dartmoor in the county of Devon, England, containing a number of Bronze Age stone rows, cairns and menhirs. Drizzlecombe is situated 2 miles west of Erme Pits.

Western White Barrow

Peak

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Western White Barrow is a peak, which is situated 2 miles east of Erme Pits.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Hexworthy and Shipley Bridge.

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 4 miles northeast of Erme Pits.