Piles Hill

Paved surface at Dartmoor stone row uncovered by archaeologists

A quartz surface – possibly laid deliberately to enhance the setting of a double stone row – has been uncovered during excavations at Piles Hill. The surprising find was made by Dartmoor National Park Archaeologists, Isca Archaeology and volunteers during a week-long dig aimed at answering some questions posed by the enigmatic monument. The excavation was part of the Our Upland Commons...