Michael's Church, Brent Tor, Dartmoor Devon Impressive Hill Top Basaltic Lava Outcrop. XPL 4915-460
One of Dartmoors most striking natural attractions is Brent Tor. No ordinary Tor indeed, as this tor isn't the usual granite, but rather basaltic lava. You can choose to walk to Brent Tor from Tavistock, or better still start from the attractive village of North Brentor for an easier walk. Note Dartmoor's renowned landmark on the top of Brent Tor - St Michael's church. The story goes this church was built by a rich merchant, who vowed to build a church here if his ship made it back to shore safely! Alternatively, try this one, Archangel Michael built it after a drawn out battle with the Devil. Make of this what you will, but Brent Tor with St Michael's Church a-top is a must visit for Dartmoor visitors. The church is literally perched on the cone shaped basaltic lave structure of Brent Tor. The church is urr more historically believed to be the work of Robert Giffard and dates from the early 12th century. Giffard was part of a powerful Norman landowning family in the area at the time. Brent Tor rises 1130 feet up, and the gentler ascent is on the southwestern side where there is a path. Climbers prefer other routes!
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Location: Brent Tor. St Michael’s Church, Tavistock. Dartmoor. Devon. England
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