Grimspound

Grimspound
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Also known as: Grimspound, a partially enclosed prehistoric settlement with field system and two post-medieval caches between Hookney Tor and Hameldown Tor, 葛林斯龐

Grimspound is a late Bronze Age settlement, situated on Dartmoor in Devon, England [1]. In 1893 an archaeological dig was carried out by the Dartmoor Exploration Committee, which recorded many details of Grimspound as well as, controversially, making a reconstruction of the site [1]. The site was first settled in about 1300 BC [1]. Grimspound is located in the valley between Hameldown Tor and Hookney Tor, at 450 metres above sea level [1]. On the northern edge of the site is the start of the West Webburn, which was the main water source for the settlement [1].

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TypeCity/town/settlement
Period1500 - 500 BC
CountryEngland
Coordinates50.6134° N, 3.8374° W

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