Swallow Ford

On PRIVATE LAND.

Further Reading:

  • Jenkinson, T. (2024): Dartmoor Magazine, Issue 154, Summer: Dartmoor Discovered: The River Walkham to the South of Merrivale – Part 1, pp.18-20.

Testing Stone near Merrivale

This earthbound rock is known as a ‘testing stone’ which, as its name suggests, was used for testing drills. There are other examples on the moor, such as at Eylesbarrow and Tor Rocks. Many thanks go to the people of the Dartmoor Information Exchange Facebook group for providing answers.

Acknowledgement: Many thanks to Patricia Davies for supplying the NGR, Featured Image and details for this item.