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Bowden Farmhouse

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Bowden Farmhouse is a substantial listed building of medieval or early post-medieval date, positioned on the edge of Dartmoor's open moor. The farmhouse retains features typical of its period and represents the longstanding pattern of settlement and agricultural use that has shaped this landscape for centuries.

Today the building stands as a private residence within its moorland setting. It offers a tangible connection to Dartmoor's farming heritage and the lives of those who have worked this challenging terrain. The site is best appreciated from public rights of way in the surrounding area.

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