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Card House is a listed building that takes its name from its method of construction, a descriptive detail that hints at vernacular building practices on Dartmoor. The structure is Grade II* listed, reflecting its historical significance within the landscape. It belongs to a period when local builders adapted their techniques to the exposed moorland environment and available materials.
Today the building stands as a surviving example of Dartmoor's domestic and agricultural heritage. Its presence in the landscape speaks to the long history of settlement and livelihood on and around the moor. The site offers walkers and those interested in Dartmoor's built heritage a tangible connection to past ways of living in this demanding terrain.
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