Preda de Vurtorre, Pinswell

This is the name given to Little Kneeset and its surrounds which, despite being in the middle of the northern fen, are actually very good for grazing as the grass is short and mostly dry (!). Hemery (1983) describes it as “good pasturage on its westerly slopes…

This image was taken on Little Kneeset, with the majestic Fur Tor towering above. Cracking moorland country!

References:

  • Hemery, E. (1983): High Dartmoor – Land and People
  • Sandles, T. (undated): Legendary Dartmoor, Gazetteer.

Black Hole (Black Ridge Brook)

This is where the Black Ridge Brook/ Water dives into a small valley (or hole), characterised by boulders in the stream.

Reference:

  • Sandles, T. (undated): Legendary Dartmoor, Gazetteer.