Spinsters' Rock

Spinsters' Rock
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Also known as: Shilstone Cromlech, Spinster’s Rock, Spinsters Rock

Spinsters' Rock is a Neolithic dolmen near Drewsteignton in Devon [1]. It is situated on Shilstone Farm west of the village [1]. The dolmen consists of three granite supports rising to between 1.7 and 2.3 metres surmounted by a capstone measuring 4.5 by 3.1 metres [1]. The dolmen collapsed in 1862 but was restored in the same year [1].

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TypeDolmen
Period4500 - 3000 BC
CountryEngland
Coordinates50.7024° N, 3.8409° W

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