| Event Name | In search of ancient tenements: Dunnabridge, Brownberry, and ‘Blakefurses’ |
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| Start Date | 30th Jun 2018 10:00 am |
| End Date | 30th Jun 2018 1:00 pm |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Description | A guided walk (4½ km) that investigates the changing landscape surrounding three of Dartmoor’s ‘ancient tenements’: Dunnabridge was laid out in the early 14th century; Brownberry shifted around in the centuries that followed; and ‘Blakefurses’ was abandoned after the Black Death of 1348-49. This walk explores a beautiful area of the moor, investigates some spectacular man-made features, and culminates with the search for ‘Blakefurses’. Meet at the car park close to Dunnabridge Pound Farm, Grid Reference SX641746 If you plan to attend this walk please email David Stone: davidstonemedievalist@gmail.com |
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Last update: 26 Jun 2018 11:21am