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Old books sometimes spell "Fice's Well" differently. Which of these is one of those spellings?
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Cuckoo Rock is a prominent granite boulder on the northern side of the Deancombe valley, just a short walk from Combshead Tor. The name may come from the local farmers who often hear the first cuckoo of spring here. It's a popular spot for letterboxing and bouldering, with good views back along the valley towards Leather Tor. The rock is part of a ruined tor, with scattered granite across the slope.
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