One of the best known of many prehistoric settlements on Dartmoor, Grimspound dates from the late Bronze Age around 1450–700 BC. There are remains of 24 stone roundhouses that survive within a huge boundary wall about 150 meters in diameter. The name is probably derived from the Anglo-Saxon god of war, Grim more commonly known as Woden, or Odin so rather ironic I was there on Woden's day.
While there is a small layby on narrow Woden's Way road.
And an easy path of a few hundred meters up from the road to get there.
There is a signpost so it's hard to miss.
The best views are from Hookney Tor some 450 meters above sea level which makes a short circular walk of around 2.5km.
But be prepared there is quite a lot of up and the path over open moor isn't great if it's been raining.
If you don't want to scramble over there are a couple of entrances one from the path up to the ring and the more imposing original one about 1/3 of the way round.
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One thing that struck me is how small the roundhouses are probably not much more than three meters in diameter and they are all of a similar size.
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Seems odd to be having a cup of tea in what was someone's front room around 3 thousand years ago.
Looking back up to Hookney Tor the sky has darkened. Weather can change quickly on the moor so best be prepared.
Even the local Dartmoor longhorn cows seem to have a bit of a lockdown haircut.
All for now Hivers there are some great walks on the moor and it good to get out in the fresh air now and again.
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It's crazy to think that ancient dwellings from a few thousand years ago is so easily accessible. What's that big ring in the first image? Is it those 24 roundhouse?
The big ring is the 150m defensive circle wall around the settlement, it's the view from Hookney Tor. The roundhouse is photo #8 they are tiny just over 3m dia
There are a lot of prehistoric monuments on Dartmoor from roundhouses, stone circles, processional ways, and barrows I can only think the bus service was a lot better then than it is now.
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The general thought Is it was a lot more wooded.and a milder it's bloody bleak now