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| HER Number: | MDV30595 |
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| Name: | Boundary stone on Buckland Common |
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Summary
Finely squared granite post inscribed EPB 1837, with an A and B on either side; more skilfully carved than other stones marking the manor boundaries on Buckland Common. finely squared granite post inscribed EPB 1837, with an A and B on either side. A well carved Roman A and much more skilful than other stones marking the manor boundaries on Buckland Common. One of a series marking the manor boundary on Buckland Common. EPB stand for Edmund Pollexfen Bastard, Lord of the manor.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 737 739 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX77SW |
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| Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
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| Civil Parish | Ashburton |
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| Civil Parish | Buckland in the Moor |
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| District | Teignbridge |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | BUCKLAND IN THE MOOR |
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Protected Status
- SHINE: Earthwork remains of a Bronze Age parallel reave system on Buckland Common and Blackslade Down, including prehistoric hut circle settlements and cairns, medieval and later remains
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX77SW/281
- SHINE Candidate (Yes)
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- BOUNDARY STONE (XIX - 1837 AD to 1837 AD)
Full description
Ordnance Survey, 1880-1899, First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map (Cartographic). SDV336179.
'B. S.' (boundary stone) depicted on the late 19th century historic map.
Belsey, P. M., 1983 - 1987, Buckland In The Moor Parish Checklist (Un-published). SDV345904.
3/4/1983 Boundary stone a finely squared granite post inscribed EPB 1837, with an A and B on either side. A well carved Roman A and much more skilful than other stones marking the manor boundaries on Buckland Common.
One of a series marking the manor boundary on Buckland Common. EPB stand for Edmund Pollexfen Bastard, Lord of the manor.
Newman, P., 2015, Rippon Tor Premier Archaeological Landscape, Dartmoor National Park, Devon, 55 (Report - Survey). SDV359145.
Boundary stone on Buckland Common that defines the boundary between Ashburton and Buckland parishes. Condition is stable. SX73768 73913.
Ordnance Survey, 2016, MasterMap (Cartographic). SDV359352.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV336179 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital). |
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| SDV345904 | Un-published: Belsey, P. M.. 1983 - 1987. Buckland In The Moor Parish Checklist. Parish Checklist. A4 Single Sheet. |
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| SDV359145 | Report - Survey: Newman, P.. 2015. Rippon Tor Premier Archaeological Landscape, Dartmoor National Park, Devon. South-West Landscape Investigations. A4 Bound + Digital. 55. |
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| SDV359352 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2016. MasterMap. Ordnance Survey Digital Mapping. Digital. [Mapped feature: #17165 ] |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV25180 | Related to: Boundary stone on Buckland Common (Monument) |
| MDV30647 | Related to: Boundary stone on Buckland Common (Monument) |
| MDV114604 | Related to: Rifle Range on Welstor Common (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV6836 - Rippon Tor Premier Archaeological Landscape survey
| Date Last Edited: | Dec 14 2021 10:33AM |
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