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HER Number:MDV71710
Name:West Batson, Milestone

Summary

Inscribed milestone on A381 dating from c1759.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 730 394
Map Sheet:SX73NW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishSalcombe
DistrictSouth Hams
Ecclesiastical ParishSALCOMBE

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • MILESTONE (XVIII to XXI - 1701 AD to 2009 AD (Between))

Full description

Ordnance Survey, 1880-1899, First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map (Cartographic). SDV336179.

Marked on first and second edition 25 inch OS maps as 'M.S Kingsbridge 5 Salcombe 1'.


Jenkinson, T., 2005 - 2011, B3416/B3212/B3344/Old A38 Exeter to Plymouth (Report - Survey). SDV322256.

Milestone on A381, approximately 300 meters north west of turn to Motherhill Farm, on grass verge by fence on south side of road. Back edge chipped, Worn. Faint legend reads 'To Kingsb 5 To Salco mbe 1'. Bench mark on top. Placed by the Kingsbridge and Dartmouth Turnpike Trust c1759. Grid reference given as SX73043 39448.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV322256Report - Survey: Jenkinson, T.. 2005 - 2011. B3416/B3212/B3344/Old A38 Exeter to Plymouth. Devon Milestone Survey. A4 Stapled.
SDV336179Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital).

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV2546 - Devon Milestone Survey

Date Last Edited:Jul 21 2006 10:22AM