TORS OF DARTMOOR
a database of both lesser & well-known rocks and outcrops
Butterburies Rocks
![]() In his quest to find Hare Tor, an outcrop mentioned by William Crossing whose location is disputed, Dr. Peter Sanders tells of a tall jagged outcrop residing close to a wall in the Butterburies Newtake at SX 544 793. There are great views north of Tavy Cleave. ![]() Whilst we believe this isn't Hare Tor, situated some 700 metres away from the other two sites, this is still a worthy outcrop, and obvious, when viewed from White Tor. It sits on Private Land, but can be viewed from the nearby field wall and gate, the gate strictly stating "Private". ![]() A curious wooden post has been fastened to the largest rock. The grid reference given by Sanders is a bit off the actual location, being at SX 5438 7915 instead. The name of "Butterburies Rocks" seems appropriate for the area. ![]()
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