Butterdon Hill

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Butterdon Hill
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Butterdon cairn
Highest point
Elevation 366 m (1,201 ft)
Prominence 17 m
Coordinates 50°24′45″N3°53′38″W / 50.4124°N 3.8939°W / 50.4124; -3.8939
Geography
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Butterdon Hill
Location of Butterdon Hill in Dartmoor
Location Dartmoor, England
Parent range Dartmoor
OS grid SX655586
Topo map OS Landranger 202
Climbing
Easiest route From Western Beacon

Butterdon Hill is on Dartmoor, in southwest England. The remains of a small stone circle and a stone row can be found on the summit. The name Butterdon is believed to derive an Old English word for "pasture". [1]

References

  1. "Ugborough Beacon".