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HER Number:MDV35613
Name:Boundary stone on Jordan Lane

Summary

One of a group of five 19th century boundary stones along the western boundary of Sampford Spiney Parish.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 516 711
Map Sheet:SX57SW
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishSampford Spiney
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishHORRABRIDGE
Ecclesiastical ParishSAMPFORD SPINEY

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX57SW/115/3
  • Old Listed Building Ref (II)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • BOUNDARY STONE (Constructed, XIX - 1801 AD (Between) to 1899 AD (Between))

Full description

Department of Environment, 1987, Sampford Spiney, 63 (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV252739.

One of a group of five boundary stones along the western boundary of Sampford Spiney Parish. Late 18C/early 19C. Granite. Round-headed blocks, ranging in height from about 1m to about 50cms, some partially buried in ground. All have incised lettering, WB on one side, SB on reverse side.

Jenkinson, T., 2003 - 2005, Peter Tavy to Horrabridge via Whitchurch & Plaster Down Unclassified (Report - Survey). SDV324156.

(02/09/2005) Boundary stone erected in the 1820s on the grass verge near the wall on the east side of the road. The stone is inscribed 'SS' standing for Sampford Spiney. The rough cut stone had chips across the top 7 one side at the time of the survey in 2005.

Byng, B., 2005, Dartmoor National Park. Phase 2 Microchip Project. Vulnerable Roadside Artefacts (Un-published). SDV357004.

Microchipped 11/10/2005.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV252739List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest: Department of Environment. 1987. Sampford Spiney. Historic Houses Register. 63.
SDV324156Report - Survey: Jenkinson, T.. 2003 - 2005. Peter Tavy to Horrabridge via Whitchurch & Plaster Down Unclassified. Devon Milestone Survey. A4 Stapled.
SDV357004Un-published: Byng, B.. 2005. Dartmoor National Park. Phase 2 Microchip Project. Vulnerable Roadside Artefacts. A4 Ring Bound.

Associated Monuments

MDV35614Related to: Sampford Spiney, boundary stone (Monument)
MDV35615Related to: Sampford Spiney, boundary stone (Monument)
MDV35612Related to: Sampford Spiney, boundary stone (Monument)
MDV35616Related to: Sampford Spiney, Boundary stone (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV6557 - Microchip project - vulnerable roadside objects
  • EDV3032 - Milestone Survey from Peter Tavy to Horrabridge via Whitchurch & Plaster Down Unclassified

Date Last Edited:Jan 16 2023 3:39PM