Archaeologists, along with volunteer collaborators, have successfully identified a Stone Age vantage point where early humans surveyed the terrain for potential prey.

This location has been revealed on a windswept moor in Devon, UK, The Guardian reported.

Excavations at this site, now situated within farmland near the village of Lustleigh on Dartmoor, have yielded over 80 fragments of flint.

The researchers posit that these remnants are indicative of ancient people working on flint cobbles around 8,000 years ago.

Notably, during these activities, they likely maintained vigilant observation of the landscape, keeping an eye out for animals like red deer, boar, and potentially reindeer.

Emma Stockley, who leads a project focused on locating and safeguarding lithic scatters—areas where flint tools were crafted—expressed enthusiasm about this discovery.

“It’s entirely possible this site may have been a viewing point for prey. It’s got really stunning views into surrounding valleys and into the high moor,” she said.

Written by staff