‘An outstanding, historic property in a prime moorland scene at 900 feet above sea level. Only a short distance from reliable water sources and good stone for building your family shrine. This open plan hut has all the original Bronze Age features combined with stunning views across a vast sweep of North Cornwall and ample opportunities for grazing your favourite sheep.’This might be the advert for one of the many huts that were built on the north-west slopes of Rough Tor between 3000 and 4000 years ago. When the mist and driving rain rolls in across the moor, it can be hard to imagine anyone living up there let alone entire villages.
Full article: http://northcornwallnt.org/2013/04/26/moorland-life/
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