Archaeological News: Archaeological dig finds lost Dartmoor manor

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A recent archaeological excavation has discovered the remains of the lost manor of North Hall in Widecombe-in-the-Moor.

Andy Crabb, archaeologist for Dartmoor National Park Authority, who led the community excavation said: ‘In five days of digging, well over 50 individual volunteers helped out -a fantastic achievement. The volunteers came from Widecombe village, the Widecombe Local History Group and from the wider local community.

“Despite some wet summer weather at the start of the dig, all seemed to greatly enjoy their experience of archaeological excavation with many returning again and again throughout the week.”

Groups of local school children from Widecombe-in-the-Moor and Islington Primary Schools also enjoyed visits to the site and helped out with the digging.

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