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HER Number:MDV40993
Name:Milestone 0.5m south of east end of Calves Bridge, Morchard Bishop

Summary

Milestone at the eastern end Calves bridge, 16 miles from Exeter.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 749 087
Map Sheet:SS70NW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishMorchard Bishop
DistrictMid Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishLAPFORD

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SS70NW/97
  • Old Listed Building Ref (II)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • MILESTONE (XVIII - 1773 AD to 1773 AD)

Full description

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

Milestone marked, M.S. Exeter 16.

Department of Environment, 1985, Morchard Bishop, 73 (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV337234.

Milestone approx 0.5m south of east end of north parapet wall of Calves Bridge. Wayside milestone. Early C19. Granite. Round-headed upright stone slab inscribed in demi-bold Roman serif letters 'XVI miles from Exon'.

Jenkinson, T., 2012, B3217/UC/B3042 Barnstaple to Crediton via High Bickington, Labbetts Cross and Morchard Bishop (Un-published). SDV366881.

Site visit 5th April 2006. Milestone about 300m south-east of Eastington Cross at south end of bridge, on verge on east side of road. Inscribed XVI/Miles/From/Exon. The stone, which dates from c.1773, is set at a slight angle, close to the road edge. It is worn and chipped.

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

Milestone (MS) marked.

Historic England, 2026, National Heritage List for England 2026, 1250290 (National Heritage List for England). SDV366714.

Milestone approximately 0.5 metres south of east end of north parapet wall of Calves Bridge. Wayside milestone. Early C19. Granite. Round-headed upright stone slab inscribed in demi-bold Roman serif letters "XVI Miles From Exon".
Date first listed: 4th November 1985

Sources / Further Reading

SDV336179Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital).
SDV337234List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest: Department of Environment. 1985. Morchard Bishop. Historic Houses Register. A4 Spiral Bound. 73.
SDV366713Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2026. Mastermap 2026. Ordnance Survey Digital Mapping. Digital.
SDV366714National Heritage List for England: Historic England. 2026. National Heritage List for England 2026. Website. 1250290. [Mapped feature: #24245 ]
SDV366881Un-published: Jenkinson, T.. 2012. B3217/UC/B3042 Barnstaple to Crediton via High Bickington, Labbetts Cross and Morchard Bishop. Milestone Society Survey. A4 Stapled.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV9270 - Milestone Survey from Barnstaple to Crediton via High Bickington, Labbetts Cross and Morchard Bishop

Date Last Edited:Apr 17 2026 10:10AM