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Natural Monuments

South West England

Robin Hood's Butts Barrows

Natural Monuments

South West England

Robin Hood's Butts Barrows

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Robin Hood's Butts Barrows

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Blackdown Hills National Landscape

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Location: Otterford, Taunton Deane, Somerset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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September 7, 2023

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Near Otterford lies this group of nine Bronze Age barrows that have been scheduled as ancient monuments.

The origin of the barrows is unknown, have folklore suggests that the barrows were used by the legendary Robin Hood and Little John to play quoits.

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Staple Hill Car Park – Otterhead Lakes loop from Staple Hill Car Park

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Robin Hood's Butts Barrows – Otterhead Lakes loop from Otterford

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

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Location: Otterford, Taunton Deane, Somerset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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