Quintins Man A Ancient Pool
Photo taken on 20-06-2024
Database entries
OS Map: SX 62102 83952
OS Source: Tom Greeves
HER: MDV27278
Alternate name: Quintins Man A
Short Name: PO Quintins A
Exist: Yes
Record: Unique
Record Source: Greeves
Cairn Class: No
Dimensions (m): 13m
Lidar: SX 62102 83952
Guide Map: 18
Nearest Bus Stop: Postbridge Post Office (7.4 km) [Route: 98,171]
Nearby sites: SX 62102 83952
Notes
"Previously identified as a prehistoric barrow, survey work in 1995 suggested this to be a natural feature. One of over 40 'sacred' pools identified by Greeves (2019) that may have prehistoric origin. Lies north of the Quintin's Man cairn."References
These are selected references with an emphasis on out of copyright sources linked as PDFs. For more detailed references try any linked HER or PMD record above.
- Greeves, T, Dartmoor's Sacred Pools - Design in the Prehistoric Landscape, Dartmoor Magazine 137 (2019)