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Rowden Farmhouse
Devon
Rowden Farmhouse stands as a working reminder of Dartmoor's deep history of settlement and agriculture. The building carries the marks of long occupation, with fabric likely stretching back to medieval times, though altered and extended over the centuries as successive generations adapted it to the demands of moorland farming. Its Grade II* listing reflects the significance of its survival and the insights it offers into rural building traditions.
Today the farmhouse remains part of the lived landscape of the moor, embedded in the patterns of fields and tracks that have shaped Dartmoor for hundreds of years. For walkers and those interested in how people have built and worked on the moor, Rowden offers a tangible connection to that continuity. The site is best appreciated from public rights of way in the surrounding area.
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