Dartmoor & Exmoor
Leskernick Hill
329M
1079FT
About Leskernick Hill
Rising above the remote marshland near the De Lank River, this modest Tump offers a masterclass in prehistoric archaeology. The gentle ascent leads to a summit plateau where the remains of a vast Bronze Age settlement and stone circles stand silent against the backdrop of nearby Brown Willy and Rough Tor.
Key Statistics
Rank
94th Highest in Region
Parent Range
England
Prominence
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35m
Nearest Town
Codda
Geology
You are walking on solid granite. This tough rock formed from cooling magma deep underground as part of the Bodmin Intrusion.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
SX183803
Latitude
50.5941°N
Longitude
4.5686°W
Did You Know?
- •The name likely derives from the Cornish 'Lyskernyk', meaning 'court at the rocky place', reflecting the hill's long-standing importance as a focal point for ancient communities.
- •The hill is home to one of the most significant Bronze Age settlements in the West Country, comprising over 50 hut circles and two distinct stone circles situated on its western slopes.
- •Looking west from the summit, the twin peaks of Brown Willy and Rough Tor provide a dramatic skyline across the valley of the De Lank River.
- •Reaching the 329-metre summit often requires more talent for navigating deep moorland mires than for actual climbing; it is a peak that demands respect for your choice of gaiters.