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HER Number:MDV74150
Name:Milestone Southeast of Bowd

Summary

Milestone southeast of Bowd on the B3176

Location

Grid Reference:SY 109 899
Map Sheet:SY18NW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishSidmouth
DistrictEast Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishUNKNOWN

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • MILESTONE (XVIII to XXI - 1751 AD to 2009 AD (Between))

Full description

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

A milestone is marked as 'Ottery St. Mary 4, Sidmouth 2, M.S.' on the First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch map.


Ordnance Survey, 1904 - 1906, Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map (Cartographic). SDV325644.

A milestone is marked as 'Ottery St. Mary 4, Sidmouth 2, M.S.' on the Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch map.


Ordnance Survey, 2007, MasterMap (Cartographic). SDV337643.

A milestone is marked as 'MS' on the Ordnance Survey MasterMap.


Jenkinson, T., 2007, Sidmouth to Cullompton (via Ottery St Mary) B3176 (Report - Survey). SDV339900.

A milestone (c1846) is located south of Bowd on the grass verge, by the hedge, on the south side of the road. It is worn granite, with a similar design to the Exeter stones nearer the city. It may have at one time marked the distance to the city on its base. It's legend reads 'Ottery/4' on the left side, and 'Sidmouth/2' on the right side. Other details: Surveyed 2/4/2005.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV325644Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1904 - 1906. Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital).
SDV336179Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital).
SDV337643Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2007. MasterMap. MasterMap. Digital.
SDV339900Report - Survey: Jenkinson, T.. 2007. Sidmouth to Cullompton (via Ottery St Mary) B3176. Devon Milestone Survey. A4 Stapled.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV4343 - Milestone Survey

Date Last Edited:Dec 18 2007 9:41AM