Dartmoor
Americannoun
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a rocky plateau in SW England, in Devonshire. About 20 miles (30 km) long.
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a prison on this plateau.
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one of an English breed of sheep having coarse, long wool.
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one of an English breed of pony originating in Devon, noted for sure-footedness and longevity.
noun
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a moorland plateau in SW England, in SW Devon: a national park since 1951. Area: 945 sq km (365 sq miles)
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a prison in SW England, on Dartmoor: England's main prison for long-term convicts
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a small strong breed of pony, originally from Dartmoor
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a hardy coarse-woolled breed of sheep originally from Dartmoor
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The Growing Well Garden in Bow, the Sampford Peverell Tree Wardens in mid-Devon, Shallowford Farm on Dartmoor, and Sustainable Hatherleigh are being recognised for making their communities more eco-friendly, wilder and healthier.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
Widdecombe died on 8 July aged 78 and was found with serious head injuries at her home in Haytor on Dartmoor.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
Former Conservative minister and Reform UK spokeswoman Widdecombe, 78, was found dead in her Dartmoor home with serious head injuries earlier this month.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
A police cordon remains in place at Widdecombe's Rest - the name Ann Widdecombe gave to her Dartmoor home as a symbol of her retirement.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
Dartmoor was wild and so were the ponies.
From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding
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