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Spinsters' Rock

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Spinsters' Rock (grid reference SX701907) is a Neolithic dolmen near Drewsteignton in Devon. It is situated on Shilstone Farm west of the village.[1] It is near the A382 road. The dolmen consists of three granite supports rising to between 1.7 and 2.3 metres (5 ft 7 in and 7 ft 7 in) surmounted by a capstone measuring 4.5 by 3.1 metres (15 by 10 ft).[1] The dolmen collapsed in 1862 but was restored in the same year.[1] No finds were recorded.[1]

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There are 18th-century antiquarian reports of nearby stone circles and alignments.[2] These reports are considered to be of "dubious accuracy".[2] There are some free-standing stones nearby, although only two align with Spinsters' Rock.[2]

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