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A 2024 baseline survey of dung beetle diversity on Dartmoor commons, steered by entomologist Clive Turner for the Our Upland Commons project, which found one of the richest dung beetle populations in northern Europe.
A follow-up report on Molinia management at two Dartmoor sites, Down Ridge and Tavy Head South, carried out with the Forest of Dartmoor Commoners Association.
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Western Beacon, also known locally as Cantrel Hill, is the southernmost peak within Dartmoor National Park. Standing at 334 metres, it offers expansive views of the South Hams and the English Channel.
A prehistoric circular earthwork on the moorland northeast of Kelly College, likely an Iron Age or Bronze Age settlement.
Bronze Age stone hut circle on the open moor south west of Yellowmeade Farm.
Bronze Age settlement remains on the northern slopes of Hawk's Tor, with a livestock enclosure and at least two hut circles.
A scheduled monument pound at Newbridge, likely medieval, where livestock was once held after straying onto Dartmoor common.
Bronze Age cairn on the moorland south west of Higher Hartor Tor, a scheduled monument and marker of ancient settlement.
Bronze Age stone hut circle and enclosure on the moor north of White Tor fort, a scheduled monument.
