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HER Number:MDV133322
Name:Dartmoor National Park boundary marker on south side of the B3212, Dunsford

Summary

Dartmoor National Park boundary plaque set in a stone on the south side of the B3212 20 metres east of the lay-by. One of a group of at least 40 marking the boundary of the park.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 817 888
Map Sheet:SX88NW
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishDunsford
DistrictTeignbridge
Ecclesiastical ParishDUNSFORD

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • BOUNDARY MARKER (Constructed, Mid 20th Century to XXI - 1959 AD (Between) to 2010 AD (Between))

Full description

Cartographic Engineering, 2006, Dartmoor 2006 1:1250 Aerial Photography (digital) (Aerial Photograph). SDV345590.

Possibly visible on aerial photograph.

Fenlon, M., 2021, Dartmoor National Park Authority Boundary Stones, BS DNPA 6 (Un-published). SDV365022.

One of a group of boundary plaques (mostly mounted on stones) that mark the boundary of the Dartmoor National Park. Original metal plate signs mounted on poles installed after the designation of the National Park in 1951 were replaced by this style of signage. Investigation in 2021 recorded 41 signs currently in place, with additional removed markers and commemorative stones also noted.
Dunsford 2 boundary stone at SX817618884. On the south side of the B3212 20 metres east of the lay-by and post box on that side. A block of rough granite with the 'Pony' logo on the hexagonal plaque. This plaque has an old style 'Pony' logo introduced in 1959 which was replaced in 2010.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV345590Aerial Photograph: Cartographic Engineering. 2006. Dartmoor 2006 1:1250 Aerial Photography (digital). Digital.

Associated Monuments

MDV133331Related to: Dartmoor National Park boundary marker 40 metres west of the entrance to Parke, Bovey Tracey (Monument)
MDV133332Related to: Dartmoor National Park boundary marker at Cummings Cross, Ilsington (Monument)
MDV133320Related to: Dartmoor National Park boundary marker at Doghole Bridge, Christow (Monument)
MDV133324Related to: Dartmoor National Park boundary marker at Five Lanes. Hennock (Monument)
MDV133327Related to: Dartmoor National Park boundary marker at Gipsy Corner, Bovey Tracey (Monument)
MDV133328Related to: Dartmoor National Park boundary marker at Lower Down Cross, Bovey Tracey (Monument)
MDV133333Related to: Dartmoor National Park boundary marker at Peartree Cross, Ashburton (Monument)
MDV133343Related to: Dartmoor National Park boundary marker near Peartree Cross, Ashburton (Monument)
MDV133321Related to: Dartmoor National Park boundary marker on north side of the B3212, Dunsford (Monument)
MDV133325Related to: Dartmoor National Park boundary marker on the A382 at King's Cross, Bovey Tracey (Monument)
MDV133319Related to: Dartmoor National Park boundary marker on the east side of the A382, South Tawton (Monument)
MDV133323Related to: Dartmoor National Park boundary marker on the north end of Sowton Cott Bridge, Dunsford (Monument)
MDV133318Related to: Dartmoor National Park boundary marker south of the A30, South Tawton (Monument)
MDV59510Related to: Dartmoor National Park boundary marker south of Tongue End, Belstone (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Sep 11 2022 9:23AM