サウスブレント周辺のアトラクション＆必見スポット - トップ20

view from the car park

In the vast landscape of Dartmoor (a name, incidentally, that avowed fans of English crime novels from the literature of this genre will recognize as a rather dark/spooky place), where prominent landmarks are largely lacking, the small sacred monuments erected many centuries ago impressively shape the landscape. The hard granite stone typical of the region, from which the cross was carved—with comparatively short branches that are little more than a suggestion—defenses wind and weather.

In the vast landscape of Dartmoor (a name, incidentally, that any self-professed fan of English crime novels will be familiar with as a rather dark and spooky place from the literature of this genre), where prominent landmarks are largely lacking, the small sacred monuments erected many centuries ago impressively shape the landscape. The hard granite stone typical of the region, from which the cross was carved—with comparatively short branches that are little more than a suggestion—defies wind and weather here.

Busy in the summer, icecream van 😋

Also known as Siward's Cross, Nun's Cross is one of many granite stone crosses across Dartmoor. The cross sits at the junction of two major tracks; the Abbots’ Way and the Monks’ Path, which link abbeys at Buckfast with Tavistock and Buckland. The cross stands close to Nun's Cross Farm, which can be seen from the junction. Although the meaning behind its more common name is unknown, the word Siward is carved into the stone, which is thought to refer to the Saxon Earl Siward, who once was a landowner around Tavistock.

A stone bridge, crossing the River Plym, in Dartmoor National Park. The banks of the Plym offer a great spot for a breather, and even a quick dip on a hot day. There's even sometimes an ice-cream van.

Very nice church and chapel. Very worthwhile. Free entrance

Nice gravel track with technical sections on the climb past the cross. watch out for the drainage trenches across the tracks.