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Witness Moor

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Opposite Hembury Hillfort
Near Honiton, Devon EX14 3LA

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Whetstone mining walking tour

Saturday 9 September 2023 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Whetstones, used for sharpening tools, were mined in the Blackdown Hills from the 17th to the 19th century. Join Bill Horner, Devon County Archaeologist, on a walking tour of Witness Moor to find out about this forgotten industry and the impact it had on the landscape of the Blackdown Hills.

Location: Witness Moor, Opposite Hembury Hillfort Near Honiton, Devon EX14 3LA
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Whetstone Mining Walking Tour. Photo of woodland.
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