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Down Ridge stone circle

Open accesson open access land, where the right to roam applies

Standing remainssubstantial fabric survives to stand in front of

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Down Ridge stone circle is a stone circle in Devon. The Albion Guide lists seven stone circles in the county; this is one of them. It sits inside Dartmoor National Park.

For arrivals by rail, Ivybridge Station is 15.5 km to the south. Yar Tor and Stall Moor circle are among the ancient sites within 6.3 km.

More at the National Heritage List entry

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