Cranmere Pool is a small peat filled depression set in the northern half of Dartmoor at grid reference SX604858 SX604858. It is approimately 0.5km north west of the source of the East Dart and is effectively the head of the West Okement which feeds Meldon reservoir. The only time there is standing water is after heavy rainfall. High Willhays, the highest point on Dartmoor and southern England at 621 m (2037 ft) above sea level, with Yes Tor beyond. ... The British national grid reference system is a system of geographic grid references commonly used in Great Britain, different from using latitude or longitude. ... The River Dart The River Dart is a river in Devon, UK. The river rises on Dartmoor, as two separate branches (the East Dart and West Dart), which join at Dartmeet. ... Meldon dam. ...

It lies within the Okehampton Artillery range, one of the Ministry of Defence ranges. A military access road has made it possible to drive to within one kilometre of Cranmere Pool although the road surface is now very worn in places. It is possible to park at one of the military observation posts (OP 15). Location within the British Isles. ... This articles deals with the British ministry, see defence minister for other countries. ... An observation post is a position from which soldiers can watch enemy movements and direct artillery fire. ...

Cranmere pool is the location of the first letterbox. The Victorian walker William Crossing relates in his Guide to Dartmoor that a well known Dartmoor guide (James Perrott) from Chagford placed a bottle for visitors cards at Cranmere Pool on the northern moor in 1854. Letterboxing is an outdoor hobby that combines elements of orienteering, art and problem-solving. ... William Crossing (1847 - 1928) was a writer and documenter of Dartmoor and Dartmoor life. ... Location within the British Isles Chagford is a small town on the north-east edge of Dartmoor, in Devon, England, close to the River Teign. ... 1854 (MDCCCLIV) was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ...

In addition Cranmere Pool is the location of the Legend of Cranmere Binjie (sometimes known as Benjie).

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