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I have looked on the internet and every book I have on Dartmoor but have been unable to ascertain why Sammy Arnolds Lane is so called. Can anyone help me?
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Post by reg the bullmastiff »

Yes I think the Lane is named after someone called "Sammy Arnold?"

(thought I would get in first before the Sowerby Streaker comes up with something factual, accurate and sensible) Bet I am right though :roll:
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:lol: :lol: No such luck on this one - you should have made this your challenge Gary. I've always known it as Sammy Arnolds Lane since the early 80's when I started boxing. When my son did his Ten Tors one of the manned tents was at 'Sammy Arniolds Lane' - stillhave that walk map somewhere. Will do a bit of digging about this one though and see if I can come up with a reasonable explanation. I'm sure Sammy Arnold must have been a character/farmer/ of the moors to warrant a place name on Dartmoor!!!
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Many thanks Reg. Your in depth knowledge of the moor has no equal.

What news on the big fella?
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All very good entering two smiley faces SS but what is the answer to the question? Have we finally got you stumped? [/img]
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:wink: Probably :?
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'Walking Dartmoors Ancient Tracks' by Eric Hemery page 202
Peat cutter brought down countless loads of peat from Dinger Plain for Knack Mine - hence the lane took his name ever since.
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Many thanks Frank.
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As you now know - Frank is also a walking encyclopedia on Dartmoor. A very knowledgable gent.
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Damit! :cry:
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Gary and I were only wondering the other day how many rocks make up Eastern White Barrow. Can anyone help us?
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Damn, should of got the kids to count them when we were up there last Monday - that would of stopped them whinging about how cold it was :D :D
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EWB - last count was 28,973 but that was quite a while ago and since then some ramblers etc have added to it - me included.
The grandchildren loved to climb to the top and have a photo!
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