TORS OF DARTMOOR
a database of both lesser & well-known rocks and outcrops
Hanging Stone, TheHangingstone Hill, Newtake Hill, Hangingstone Rock ![]() The inclination of the walker is to reach the summit of this remote hill, with its military hut and cairn, but the tor itself is a tiny outcrop to the north-west of the top. ![]() According to William Crossing, the small tor is perched on what was known as Newtake Hill, but explains: "This is sometimes called Hangingstone Hill, but that name is usually considered by the moormen to belong only to the N.W. side of it, where there is a small outlying pile of rock." ![]() In Hemery's book 'High Dartmoor' (page 830), he is pictured sitting atop The Hanging Stone. ![]()
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