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HER Number: | MDV133323 |
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Name: | Dartmoor National Park boundary marker on the north end of Sowton Cott Bridge, Dunsford |
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Summary
Dartmoor National Park boundary plaque set in a stone on the south side of the road at the north end of Sowton Cott Bridge. One of a group of at least 40 marking the boundary of the park.
Location
Grid Reference: | SX 823 884 |
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Map Sheet: | SX88NW |
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Admin Area | Devon |
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Civil Parish | Dunsford |
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District | Teignbridge |
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Ecclesiastical Parish | DUNSFORD |
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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
Fenlon, M., 2021, Dartmoor National Park Authority Boundary Stones, BS DNPA 7 (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 3 boundary stone at SX8236088421. Sowton Cott Bridge. On the south-east side of the road, against the north-east end of the bridge. 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
Associated Monuments
MDV133320 | Related to: Dartmoor National Park boundary marker at Doghole Bridge, Christow (Monument) |
MDV133321 | Related to: Dartmoor National Park boundary marker on north side of the B3212, Dunsford (Monument) |
MDV133322 | Related to: Dartmoor National Park boundary marker on south side of the B3212, Dunsford (Monument) |
MDV133319 | Related to: Dartmoor National Park boundary marker on the east side of the A382, South Tawton (Monument) |
MDV133318 | Related to: Dartmoor National Park boundary marker south of the A30, South Tawton (Monument) |
MDV59510 | Related 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 |
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