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| HER Number: | MDV4135 |
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| Name: | Boundary stone on Half Bridge |
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Summary
Parish boundary stone at Half Bridge inscribed 'Tavi Stock Mary Tavy'. Late 18th century, re-set 20th century, inscribed. Microchipped.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 502 766 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX57NW |
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| Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
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| Civil Parish | Peter Tavy |
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| Civil Parish | Tavistock |
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| District | West Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | TAVISTOCK AND MARY TAVY |
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Protected Status
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX57NW/26
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- BOUNDARY STONE (XVIII - 1751 AD to 1799 AD)
Full description
Masson Phillips, E. N., 1943, Notes on Some Old Roadside Stones in South West Devon, 150-1 (Article in Serial). SDV148816.
Boundary stone, by bridge about 3km north east of Tavistock. At the south end of the parapet stood an old parish boundary stone, two inclined faces with the following inscription in incised letters: Tavi/Stock and Mary/Tavy. This stone has been turned over and lies face downwards by the roadside.
Byng, B., 2005, Dartmoor National Park. Phase 2 Microchip Project. Vulnerable Roadside Artefacts (Un-published). SDV357004.
Microchipped 09/10/2005.
Jenkinson, T., 2005 - 2008, A386 Tavistock to Okehampton (Report - Survey). SDV323813.
(25/08/2003) Parish boundary stone of light faced granite situated on west side of Half Bridge. The legend, 'Tavi Stock Mary Tavy' has eroded and is difficult to read. Dates from c1822.
Ordnance Survey, 2014, MasterMap (Cartographic). SDV355681.
Depicted on the modern mapping.
English Heritage, 2014, National Heritage List for England, 1305528 (National Heritage List for England). SDV355683.
MARY TAVY SX 57 NW 4/64 Boundary stone at NGR 503 767 - II
Boundary stone. Late C18, re-set C20. Granite. Irregular block with splayed front with 2 faces, lettering: "Tavistock" to left and "Mary Tavy" to right.
Listing NGR: SX5022376683
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV148816 | Article in Serial: Masson Phillips, E. N.. 1943. Notes on Some Old Roadside Stones in South West Devon. Transactions of the Devonshire Association. 75. A5 Hardback. 150-1. |
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| SDV323813 | Report - Survey: Jenkinson, T.. 2005 - 2008. A386 Tavistock to Okehampton. Devon Milestone Survey. A4 Stapled. |
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| SDV355681 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2014. MasterMap. Ordnance Survey Digital Mapping. Digital. [Mapped feature: #24511 ] |
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| SDV355683 | National Heritage List for England: English Heritage. 2014. National Heritage List for England. Historic Houses Register. Website. 1305528. |
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| SDV357004 | Un-published: Byng, B.. 2005. Dartmoor National Park. Phase 2 Microchip Project. Vulnerable Roadside Artefacts. A4 Ring Bound. |
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Associated Monuments: none recorded
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV6557 - Microchip project - vulnerable roadside objects
- EDV5437 - Milestone Survey from Tavistock to Okehampton
| Date Last Edited: | Jan 9 2023 2:51PM |
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