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HER Number:MDV37170
Name:Direction post at Sigford Crossroads, Ilsington

Summary

Direction post at north-eastern corner of Sigford Crossroads. Early 19th century granite square-section post with segmental shaped top. On north-west face is carved TO MANATON, on north-east face TO ILSINGTON, on south-west face TO ASHBURTON, and on south-east face TO NEWTON. The lettering has been picked out in black. Microchipped.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 776 752
Map Sheet:SX77NE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishIlsington
DistrictTeignbridge
Ecclesiastical ParishILSINGTON

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX77NE/210
  • Old Listed Building Ref (II)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • DIRECTION STONE (XVIII to XIX - 1800 AD to 1850 AD (Between))

Full description

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

Microchipped 14/10/2005.


Ordnance Survey, 2014, MasterMap (Cartographic). SDV355681.

Depicted on the modern mapping.


English Heritage, 2014, National Heritage List for England, 1240581 (National Heritage List for England). SDV355683.

ILSINGTON SX 77 NE 3/77 Direction post at north-east - corner of Sigford Crossroads- II
Direction post. Early C19. Granite. Square-section post with segmental shaped top. On north-west face is carved TO MANATON, on north-east face TO ILSINGTON, on south-west face TO ASHBURTON, and on south-east face TO NEWTON. The lettering has been picked out in black.
Listing NGR: SX7769475262

Sources / Further Reading

SDV355681Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2014. MasterMap. Ordnance Survey Digital Mapping. Digital. [Mapped feature: #21768 ]
SDV355683National Heritage List for England: English Heritage. 2014. National Heritage List for England. Historic Houses Register. Website. 1240581.
SDV357004Un-published: Byng, B.. 2005. Dartmoor National Park. Phase 2 Microchip Project. Vulnerable Roadside Artefacts. A4 Ring Bound.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV6557 - Microchip project - vulnerable roadside objects

Date Last Edited:Aug 22 2014 4:21PM