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Guidestone, Cranbrook Down, half mile E of Uppaton Cross, at junction for Cranbrook Fort

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Description:Guidestone, Cranbrook Down, half mile E of Uppaton Cross, at junction for Cranbrook Fort, On an unclassifed road, N side, on grass triangle at junction of tracks & road. Carved stone post, Dartmoor ancient wedge guidestone design, erected by the parish, 18th century. Inscription reads: // G //M //E //DT //. Grade II listed by Historic England. Milestone Society National ID: DV_XDREW. Last record: 2012. (See www.milestonesociety.co.uk)
Named Location:Cranbrook Down, half mile E of Uppaton Cross, at junction for Cranbrook Fort
Parish:Drewsteignton
District:West Devon
County:Devon
Grid reference:SX7419388800
Map reference: [ EPSG:27700 ] 274193, 88800
Period/Subjects:18TH CENTURY - SIGNPOST
Identifiers:[ ADS ] Depositor ID - DV_XDREW
[ ADS ] Associated ID - NHLE List Entry Number: 1097201

People Involved:

  • [ Publisher ] Historic Milestone Society
  • [ Creator ] T Jenkinson

Bibliographic References:

  • G Thurlow (2001) Dartmoor Companion