North Bovey in England
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Jay's Grave

Jay's Grave (or Kitty Jay's Grave) is supposedly the last resting place of a suicide victim who is thought to have died in the late 18th century. It has become a well-known landmark on Dartmoor, Devon, in South-West England, and is the subject of local folklore, and several ghost stories. The small burial mound is at the side of a minor road, about 1 mile (1.6 km) north west of Hound Tor, at the entrance to a green lane that leads to Natsworthy.

Located at 50.6051, -3.79269 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Dartmoor, Monuments and memorials in Devon, Devon folklore

Manaton

The village of Manaton is situated on the south-eastern side of Dartmoor National Park, Devon, England. The 15th century church, in a prominent spot to the north of the village green, is dedicated to St Winifred. Three of the six bells in its tower are medieval - markings on the oldest indicate a date of around 1440-50, making them at least as ancient as the tower itself. They are still being rung today on a regular basis by the local team of bellringers.

Located at 50.6167, -3.76667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Dartmoor, Villages in Devon

Bowerman's Nose

Bowerman's Nose is a stack of weathered granite on Dartmoor, Devon, England. It is situated on the northern slopes of Hayne Down, about a mile from Hound Tor and close to the village of Manaton at grid reference SX742805. It is about 21.5 feet high and is the hard granite core of a former tor, standing above a 'clitter' of the blocks that have eroded and fallen from it.

Located at 50.6106, -3.77932 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Dartmoor, Rock formations in England, Geology of Devon, Devon folklore

Moretonhampstead railway station

Moretonhampstead railway station was the terminus of the Moretonhampstead and South Devon Railway at Moretonhampstead, Devon, England. The station was situated on the south side of the town by the road to Bovey Tracey. The platform was 300 feet long and mostly covered by a wooden train shed. Beyond the train shed was a short platform with cattle pens. South of the station was a goods shed and engine shed. The signal box was unusually built onto the side of the engine shed.

Located at 50.6577, -3.7606 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Disused railway stations in Devon, Former Great Western Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1866, Railway stations closed in 1959

Hingston Down, Devon

Hingston Down is a hill spur approximately one mile east of Moretonhampstead and 10 miles west of Exeter in Devon, England. In 2007 Craig Weatherhill claimed that this was where the 838 AD battle between a Cornish/Danish alliance against the West Saxons took place, rather than at the usually accepted site of Hingston Down near Callington in Cornwall.

Located at 50.661, -3.746 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Dartmoor, Villages in Devon, History of Devon, Military history of Cornwall, Battles involving the Cornish, Battles involving Wessex

Bovey Castle

Bovey Castle is a large early 20th century mansion on the edge of Dartmoor, near Moretonhampstead, Devon, England. It is a Grade II* listed building and is now a hotel.

Located at 50.6461, -3.79552 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Country houses in Devon, Hotels in Devon

North Bovey

North Bovey is a village and civil parish situated on the south-eastern side of Dartmoor National Park, Devon, England, about 11 miles WSW of the city of Exeter and 1.5 miles SSW of Moretonhampstead. The village lies above the eastern bank of the River Bovey from which it takes its name. In 2001 the population of the parish was 274, compared to 418 in 1901 and 519 in 1801. The parish church is built of granite and is dedicated to St. John the Baptist.

Located at 50.6333, -3.78333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Dartmoor, Villages in Devon