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| HER Number: | MDV37346 |
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| Name: | Guide Post north of Slade Farm, Bovey Tracey |
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Summary
Sturdy granite pillar on the east side of the road inscribed ' To Bridford and Christow, To Moreton, To Bovey'.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 799 812 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX78SE |
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| Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
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| Civil Parish | Bovey Tracey |
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| District | Teignbridge |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | HENNOCK |
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Protected Status
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX78SE/120
- Old Listed Building Ref (II)
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- DIRECTION STONE (XVIII to XIX - 1751 AD (Between) to 1880 AD (Between))
Full description
Ordnance Survey, 1880-1899, First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch map (Cartographic). SDV336179.
A guide post is marked as 'G.P.' on the First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch map.
Ordnance Survey, 1904 - 1906, Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map (Cartographic). SDV325644.
A guide post is marked as 'G.P' on the Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch map.
Department of Environment, 1986, Bovey Tracey, 6 (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV297013.
Direction post about 2 metres north of Slade Farm gate. Direction post. 19th Century. Granite. Short square-section post with shaped top. On west side is carved in lettering having serifs to Moreton and on north side to Bridford and Christow.
Jenkinson, T., 2004, Devon Milestone Survey - Bishopsteignton, Dawlish (Report - Survey). SDV250089.
Early 19th Century sign post at 'Slade Cross' found to be worn in a 2003 survey.
Jenkinson, T., 2004 - 2011, A382 Newton Abbot to Whiddon Down (Report - Survey). SDV338864.
Site visit 24th September 2003. A sturdy granite pillar (circa 1826), located at Slade Cross, on the grass verge, by a barn, beside a disused black painted post box, on the east side of the road. It's legend of ' To Bridford and Christow, To Moreton, To Bovey' was found to be worn and difficult to read.
Jenkinson, T., 2004 - 2013, A382 Newton Abbot to Whiddon Down (Report - Survey). SDV361298.
Site visit 24th September 2003. A sturdy granite pillar (circa 1826), located at Slade Cross, on the grass verge, by a barn, beside a disused black painted post box, on the east side of the road. It's legend of ' To Bridford and Christow, To Moreton, To Bovey' was found to be worn and difficult to read.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV250089 | Report - Survey: Jenkinson, T.. 2004. Devon Milestone Survey - Bishopsteignton, Dawlish. Milestone Society. A4 Stapled. |
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| SDV297013 | List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest: Department of Environment. 1986. Bovey Tracey. Historic Houses Register. A4 Spiral Bound. 6. |
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| SDV325644 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1904 - 1906. Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital). |
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| SDV336179 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital). |
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| SDV338864 | Report - Survey: Jenkinson, T.. 2004 - 2011. A382 Newton Abbot to Whiddon Down. Devon Milestone Survey. A4 Stapled. |
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| SDV361298 | Report - Survey: Jenkinson, T.. 2004 - 2013. A382 Newton Abbot to Whiddon Down. Devon Milestone Survey. Digital. |
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Associated Monuments: none recorded
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV4359 - Milestone Survey from Newton Abbot to Whiddon Down
| Date Last Edited: | Nov 26 2024 3:42PM |
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