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Earthworks in Boro' Wood
Devon
Boro' Wood contains a series of earthworks of medieval or possibly later date, their exact function now unclear. The features are most visible in winter when leaf cover is sparse. They represent one of many archaeological mysteries scattered across Dartmoor's landscape, reminding us that the moor was intensively used and modified over centuries, not left as wilderness.
The site lies within planted woodland, which changes the character of what was once open moorland. Walking here offers a chance to think about how land use shifts over time, and how even scheduled monuments can be hard to read on the ground without knowing what to look for. It is a quiet, uninterpreted place that rewards patience and observation.
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