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Garnsey's Tower Ruins

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Garnsey's Tower Ruins

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    Location: Uffculme, Mid Devon, Devon, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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    September 6, 2023

    Hiking

    Here you will find the remains of Garnsey's Tower, once a 3-storey-high stone building thought to be a shelter for whetstone minsers.

    March 18, 2022

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    Garnsey's Tower - a decaying remains of a stone tower in woods on Blackborough Common, believed to have served as a shelter for whetstone miners. Great viewpoint looking north over the Culm Valley.

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    1. Knowles Wood & Blackborough Common loop

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 260 m

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    Location: Uffculme, Mid Devon, Devon, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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