 Shovel Down consists of a multitude of megalithic remains which together make up the complex of ceremonial sites. The site includes an open stone circle, a fourfold cairn circle, a long single stone row, six double stone rows or avenues, a giant longstone standing stone, several other standing stones, several cairns, and the remains of an ancient settlement.
About Shovel Down
Megalithic Portal: Shovel Down
(Note: In addition to the above site, the Megalithic Portal has devoted
12 additional sites to various aspects of the Shovel Down Complex.)
Modern Antiquarian: Shovel Down & The Long Stone
Wikipedia: Stone Circle
Wikipedia: Stone Row
Wikipedia: Standing Stone
Wikipedia: Cairn
Journey to Shovel Down
The Shovel Down Ancient Settlement and Ceremonial Complex is located in the north central area of Dartmoor National Park in Devon in southwest England. From Chagford, follow the Manor Road toward Thorn and Tregicombe to Batworthy Corner. From here it is only a short walk until the first of the sites is encountered.
Ordnance Survey Map (SX659859)
Visitors Information
Visitors information for the Shovel Down Ancient Settlement and Ceremonial Complex may be found at the geograph website. General tourist information for Dartmoor National Park may be found at the Discover Dartmoor website. General tourist information for Devon may be found at the Visit Devon website.
Additional Photos of Shovel Down
Approaching the Shovel Down Area with Kestor Rock in the Background
Close-Up of Kestor Rock near Shovel Down
The Longstone, Shovel Down
Shovel Down Stone Row
Fourfold Circle, Shovel Down
Fourfold Circle, Shovel Down
Shovel Down Stone Row
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