Knife Grinder, Higher Swincombe Farm
N 50° 32.217 W 003° 55.255
30U E 434739 N 5598738
A pair a knife grinder support stones at Higher Swincombe Farm in central Dartmoor.
Waymark Code: WM398N
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 02/29/2008
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These two upright stones were to support a grinding wheel for sharpening knives. It is believed this farm was used as a base for fishing, probably by the Tor Royal Estate, which belonged to Sir Thomas Tyrwhitt, near Princetown.
Ordnance Survey map reference (10 figure) if within DNP – If outside the Park, add N/A: Not listed
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