Posts Tagged ‘history’
DPA Summer Gathering
Our first DPA Summer Gathering took place on Saturday the 20th of September at the Plume of Feathers in Princetown. This was an inclusive and welcoming event, open to both members and non members, plus anyone who wanted to join us in celebrating a year of campaigning successes. We were delighted to have excellent attendance,…
Read MoreMerrivale Stone Rows Storywalk
Our final walk of the Dartmoor Outdoor Festival was a storywalk, guided jointly by storyteller (and DPA Comms Officer) Helen Bruce and festival co-director Hannah Durdin. The loop began in Four Winds carpark, continued up to Foggintor Quarry, Swelltor Quarry and Kings Tor, before heading down via the ceremonial landscape of Merrivale. Helen shared the…
Read MoreRefugees Rock
The most recent ‘Refugees Rock’ event was a huge success, with Community Engagement Ranger Kats welcoming a group of eleven people onto the moor to learn about the unique landscape and benefit from time spent outdoors in nature. The DPA provided the participants with wellies so that they could get out and explore the mixed…
Read MorePRESERVING DRAKE’S LEAT
Our conservation volunteers have worked to clear the historic Plymouth leat, and the sheep certainly seem to appreciate their efforts! Also known as Drake’s leat, Plymouth leat was built in the late 16th century to redirect some of the water from the river Meavy. This water was then used to supply homes and industry in…
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