Deserted medieval settlement at Blackaton near Lower Blackaton

This scheduled monument preserves the earthwork remains of a settlement dating to the medieval period, when farming communities occupied the slopes and valleys of Dartmoor and its margins. The site consists of platforms, enclosures and other features indicating where houses once stood and fields were worked, now visible as subtle undulations and boundaries in the moorland landscape.

The settlement's abandonment reflects the broader story of Dartmoor's changing fortunes, as economic conditions and land use shifted over the centuries. For walkers exploring the network of paths in this part of the moor, the site offers a tangible connection to the people who shaped the landscape long before the modern era.

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