Tumulus

Tumulus is an archaeological site in Holne, South Hams District, England. Tumulus is situated nearby to the peak Green Hill, as well as near Fishlake Mire.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Fox Tor and Ryder’s Hill.

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.

Ryder’s Hill

Peak

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At 515 m, Ryder's Hill is the highest point on the southern part of Dartmoor, Devon, England. On its summit there are two standing stones and a low cairn, on top of which is a triangulation pillar. Ryder’s Hill is situated 1½ miles northeast of Tumulus.

Western White Barrow

Peak

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Western White Barrow is a peak, which is situated 2 miles southeast of Tumulus.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Hexworthy and Dartmeet.

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 north of Tumulus.

Dartmeet

Village

Dartmeet is a popular tourist spot in the centre of Dartmoor, Devon, England at grid reference SX672731. It lies at the end of the B3357 road, about 4.5 miles east of Two Bridges. Dartmeet is situated 4 miles northeast of Tumulus.