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Westcott Cottage

Devon

Westcott Cottage is a listed building of historic significance, standing in the open moorland landscape that defines Dartmoor. Built in the local stone and architectural traditions of rural Devon, it represents the modest domestic structures that have sheltered moorland communities for centuries. The cottage survives as evidence of how people lived and worked on the higher ground of the moor.

Today the cottage remains a landmark in the Dartmoor landscape, accessible to walkers exploring the moor. Its Grade II* listing reflects its architectural and historical importance. The building speaks to the enduring relationship between settlement and the open moorland environment.

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Photo: Michael Dibb (CC BY-SA 2.0) via Wikimedia Commons

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