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HER Number:MDV135997
Name:Milestone at Woolladon, Meeth

Summary

Milestone on the A386 about 111m north of the turning to Woolladon. Inscribed as 9 miles to Torrington.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 524 075
Map Sheet:SS50NW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishMeeth
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishMEETH

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • MILESTONE (XIX - 1820 AD (Between) to 1829 AD (Between))

Full description

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

Milestone marked as, Torrington…9 M.S.

Jenkinson, T., 2007-2011, Okehampton to Great Torrington A386/UC (Report - Survey). SDV347988.

Site visit 12th August 2007. Milestone at Woolladon about 1/2 a mile south-east of Ash in bank opposite gate, on west side of road. Dates to the c.1820s. Inscribed 'To/Torrington/9/Miles'. In good condition. Recovered from bank and repainted early in 2007. There is a slight chip at the top right hand edge. The stone is at risk of impact from a grass/hedge cutter.

Ordnance Survey, 2026, Mastermap 2026 (Cartographic). SDV366713.

Milestone (MS) marked.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV336179Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital).
SDV347988Report - Survey: Jenkinson, T.. 2007-2011. Okehampton to Great Torrington A386/UC. Devon Milestone Survey. A4 Stapled.
SDV366713Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2026. Mastermap 2026. Ordnance Survey Digital Mapping. Digital. [Mapped feature: #145710 ]

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV5435 - Milestone Survey from Okehampton to Great Torrington

Date Last Edited:Jul 15 2026 1:40PM