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HER Number:MDV133357
Name:Dartmoor National Park boundary marker at Ash Cottage, Grenofen, Whitchurch

Summary

Dartmoor National Park boundary plaque set in a stone at Ash Cottage on the north-east side of the road at Grenofen. One of a group of at least 40 marking the boundary of the park.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 494 716
Map Sheet:SX47SE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishWhitchurch
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishWHITCHURCH

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 31 (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.
Whitchurch boundary stone at SX4944971620. On the north-east side of the road at Ash Cottage in Grenofen next to a telegraph pole, a few metres south-east from the junction with the lane from the A386. An irregular shaped 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

MDV133320Related to: Dartmoor National Park boundary marker at Doghole Bridge, Christow (Monument)
MDV133353Related to: Dartmoor National Park boundary marker at Little Down Lane, Bickleigh (Monument)
MDV133333Related to: Dartmoor National Park boundary marker at Peartree Cross, Ashburton (Monument)
MDV133349Related to: Dartmoor National Park boundary marker at Wotter, Shaugh Prior (Monument)
MDV133343Related to: Dartmoor National Park boundary marker near Peartree Cross, Ashburton (Monument)
MDV133325Related to: Dartmoor National Park boundary marker on the A382 at King's Cross, Bovey Tracey (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 9:25AM