The Traditions and Customes of Dartmoor

Dartmoor like any other region has its own traditions and customs, some of them are centuries old and some of them are modern. Many of them are no longer observed as the older generation pass on and newcomers move into the area. A lot of them would be considered too much of a risk in these days of claim and compensation but luckily in the odd village and town there are still some traditionalists and revivalists - take a trip to the Dartmoor Folk Festival and see a blend of the ancient and modern. Stalwarts like the Widecombe Fair will always find a following but sadly many of the other fairs have died out. This section is a pot-pourri of the new and the old and the long forgotten traditions, customs, sayings and beliefs that once held a place in everyday living.