Archaeological sites · South West England
Deserted medieval settlement at Challacombe
Deserted medieval settlement at Challacombe — archaeological site in Manaton, Teignbridge, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Deserted medieval settlement at Challacombe is an archaeological site in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Wikidata describes it as: "archaeological site in Manaton, Teignbridge, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.6013°, -3.8473°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: East Dartmoor SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The deserted medieval settlement at Challacombe is an archaeological site located in South-West England. It is designated as a scheduled monument and lies within the East Dartmoor SSSI. This site offers insight into medieval settlement patterns and land use in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6013, -3.8473
- County
- Devon
- District
- Teignbridge
- Parish
- Manaton
- Postcode
- PL20 6TD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Devon
Sources
- wikidata: Q17663791 (CC0)
- commons: Challacombe mediæval village on Dartmoor - geograph-2076581.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Deserted medieval settlement at Challacombe?
- Deserted medieval settlement at Challacombe is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL20 6TD), in the parish of Manaton.
- Is Deserted medieval settlement at Challacombe a listed building?
- Deserted medieval settlement at Challacombe is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Deserted medieval settlement at Challacombe a protected site?
- Yes — Deserted medieval settlement at Challacombe is part of the East Dartmoor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Deserted medieval settlement at Challacombe?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PL20 6TD. It sits within the Central Devon parliamentary constituency.