Name: Merrivale Prehistoric Settlement
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Merrivale Prehistoric Settlement

Merrivale Quarry, Moorland View, Merrivale, Princetown, Yelverton, Devon PL20 6ST, UK

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Merrivale Prehistoric Settlement Dartmoor is rich in prehistoric remains, and the group of monuments at Merrivale is one of the finest on the moor. Side by side here are the remains of a Bronze Age settlement and a complex of ritual sites, including three stone rows, a stone circle, standing stones and a number of cairns – earth mounds associated with burials. The monuments were probably built over a long period, between about 2500 BC and 1000 BC. Managed by the Dartmoor National Park Authority.

The monuments from the late Neolithic (3000–2300 BC) here comprise two double stone rows, a single row, a small stone circle, two standing stones nearby, and a number of cairns (mounds of stones), associated with burials. Nearer to the road is a large cluster of roundhouses – a typical settlement from the Bronze Age (2300–800 BC).

Free Entry. If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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Host birthday parties: No

Features

History of Merrivale Prehistoric Settlement: The group of prehistoric monuments at Merrivale, where a Bronze Age settlement site and an earlier, Neolithic ritual complex lie side by side, is one of the finest on Dartmoor.
The monuments from the late Neolithic (3000–2300 BC) here comprise two double stone rows, a single row, a small stone circle, two standing stones nearby, and a number of cairns (mounds of stones), associated with burials. Nearer to the road is a large cluster of roundhouses – a typical settlement from the Bronze Age (2300–800 BC).
Stone Rows and Circle: The most prominent features of Merrivale are the two double stone rows running east to west. Each consists of more than 150 stones, mostly under a metre high.

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Parking: There is limited parking at the Four Winds car park, off the B3357. We advise you to lock your car and to keep valuables out of sight.
Dogs: Ponies and sheep graze freely on the moor so please keep your dogs on a lead.

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Price: Free

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Offer Birthday Parties: No

Open any reasonable time during daylight hours.

Address: Merrivale Quarry, Moorland View, Merrivale, Princetown, Yelverton, Devon PL20 6ST, UK

Post Code: PL20 6ST

Council: West Devon

County: Devon

Road Access: South of B3357 between Tavistock (5 miles / 8 km) and Princetown (3 miles / 4 km)
Bus Access: Plymouth Citybus service 98 Yelverton – Tavistock (with connections from Plymouth). The nearest bus stop to the Merrivale Settlement is Dartmoor Inn at Merrivale, 0.5 mile / 0.8 km from the Site.
Train Access: Plymouth (15 miles / 24 km). Catch Bus 1 from North Road East or Royal Parade (Stop A20) to Yelverton or Tavistock, then change to Bus 98. Okehampton (18 miles / 29 km) Catch Bus 118 from the Railway Station to Tavistock, then change to Bus 98.
Bicycle Access: Find this site on The National Cycle Network.
Parking: There is limited parking at the Four Winds car park, off the B3357. We advise you to lock your car and to keep valuables out of sight.