Reference: The NGR and details for this item were kindly supplied by Steve Grigg on his ‘Dartmoor Explorations’ Facebook Page.
Further information in Exploring Around Burrator – A Dartmoor Reservoir – Updated Edition by Paul Rendell.
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360 m Contour Ring, Sheeps Tor
Sheeps Tor Incised Star on Boulder (Not Located)
“A six-pointed star carved into the rock at Sheepstor. May be fairly modern, but no further details could be found.“
Despite extensive searching, Max Piper and Paul Rendell could not locate the feature in January 2023.
Reference: Dartmoor HER
RG Haynes Sheeps Tor Vermin Trap #2, above Rock Face (S.E. side)
Notes: The grid reference and details for this item were kindly supplied by Steve Grigg where he credits RG Haynes booklet on Vermin Traps c1970. He stated: “There is no documentary evidence to show that this warren ever existed. However, Sheepstor adjoins Ditsworthy warren; it has 3 vermin traps on its summit, 6 buries on its north and west slopes, and a ruined dwelling house and enclosure on its lower west face, watered by a spring.” Steve Grigg with Frank Collinson, however, found 9 buries (pillow mounds).
RG Haynes Sheeps Tor Vermin Trap #3, Close to Summit of Tor
Notes: The grid reference and details for this item were kindly supplied by Steve Grigg where he credits RG Haynes booklet on Vermin Traps c1970. He stated: “There is no documentary evidence to show that this warren ever existed. However, Sheepstor adjoins Ditsworthy warren; it has 3 vermin traps on its summit, 6 buries on its north and west slopes, and a ruined dwelling house and enclosure on its lower west face, watered by a spring.” Steve Grigg with Frank Collinson, however, found 9 buries (pillow mounds).