Shaped by human hands

Dartmoor may look like a natural, wild place but, if you look more closely, you can see traces of past lives etched into the land itself. People have been using the moor for over 10,000 years, and you can see the signs of those who have settled here, farmed the land, and dug for resources such as tin, iron, silver and granite, if you look closely.

Looking for the clues

Moor than meets the eye has helped archaeologists, volunteers and local communities to work together to explore Dartmoor's rich heritage through archaeological excavations, research and community projects.

Discover more of the Dartmoor Story

Dig deeper into the story to find out more about how our ancestors shaped the landscape around us

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