Spinsters' Rock Explained

Spinster's Rock
Map:
Id:Q1414789
Zoom:13
Frame-Width:250
Map Type:Devon
Coordinates:50.7021°N -3.841°W

Spinsters' Rock is a Neolithic dolmen near Drewsteignton in Devon. It is situated on Shilstone Farm west of the village.[1] It is near the A382 road. The dolmen consist of three granite supports rising to between 1.7and surmounted by a capstone measuring 4.5by.[1] The dolmen collapsed in 1862 but was restored in the same year.[1] No finds were recorded.[1]

There are 18th-century antiquarian reports of nearby stone circles and alignments.[2] These reports are considered to be of "dubious accuracy".[2] There are some free-standing stones located nearby, although only two align with Spinsters' Rock.[2]

Notes and References

  1. 445766 . Spinsters Rock . 28 October 2014.
  2. 444094 . 28 October 2014.