Philpott's Peat pass
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N 50° 39.167 W 003° 57.600
30U E 432136 N 5611653
High on Dartmoor there are large areas of peat bog (Blanket bog) some of which were impassable until peat passes were cut.
These were cut to enable travelers to traverse the high moorland in relative safety.
Waymark Code: WMVKJW
Location: South West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 04/30/2017
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The whole area is covered in peat gullies, tussocks, hidden holes and because the area is "blanket bog" walking across it very dangerous. it is not uncommon for the less knowing walker to sink into the mire...
One such Pass is market by way of Granite marker stones
Type of Historic Marker: Historic Peat pass marker
Historical Marker Issuing Authority: Dartmoor National Park (restored marker)
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Age/Event Date: Not listed
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