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The Dartmoor National Park gateway, the medieval almshouses, and a small Devon market town on the edge of Dartmoor
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Moretonhampstead is a historic moorland market town on the north-eastern edge of Dartmoor. The 17th century colonnaded almshouses are one of the finest vernacular buildings on Dartmoor. The town serves as a gateway to the central Dartmoor plateau.
The colonnaded almshouses are beautiful. The B3212 drive west across Dartmoor from here. The town has good independent shops. Grimspound Bronze Age village is a short drive.
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The town has excellent independent cafes and restaurants. Local Dartmoor and Devon produce throughout. Good for its size.
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Moretonhampstead is a place in Dartmoor known for the Dartmoor National Park gateway, the medieval almshouses, and a small Devon market town on the edge of Dartmoor. Moretonhampstead is a historic moorland market town on the north-eastern edge of Dartmoor. The population is around 1,500.
The town has excellent independent cafes and restaurants. Local Dartmoor and Devon produce throughout. Good for its size.
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