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HER Number:MDV41465
Name:Boundary Stone marking the boundary of Headland Warren, North Bovey

Summary

Boundary Stone (2) inscribed 'WB' on the western boundary of Headland Warren which was present on an 18th century map

Location

Grid Reference:SX 678 813
Map Sheet:SX68SE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishNorth Bovey
DistrictTeignbridge
Ecclesiastical ParishNORTH BOVEY

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • National Monuments Record: SX68SE368
  • National Record of the Historic Environment: 1345219
  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX68SE/289

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • BOUNDARY STONE (XVII to XVIII - 1700 AD to 1800 AD)

Full description

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

Boundary stone shown on as 'B.S.' on 19th century map.

Newman, P., 2001, Headland Warren Part 3: The Warren, 3-5, Figure 2 (No. 2) (Report - Survey). SDV359913.

(25/07/2002) Boundary stones marking the northern and eastern boundary of Headland Warren (SX 68 SE 339). A total of 13 upright granite stones, including the medieval Bennett's Cross each baring the inscription WB. A further flat stone beside the Challacombe road has the inscription 'Warren Bounds'. The stones probably date from the 18th century when the warren was founded.
The positions of the upright stones are: (SX) 6765 8116; 6781 8135; 6800 8163(Bennett's Cross); 6823 8177; 6839 8182; 6860 8167; 6864 8164; 6874 8169; 6882 8174; 6887 8181; 6951 8164 (Warren Bounds); 6965 8097; 6965 8092; 6965 8085.
For discussion of the stones see Brewer (1986, 'Headland Warren' Dartmoor Magazine, 2, pgs 22-3); Newman 2002 ('New Observations at Headland Warren' Dartmoor Magazine 66, 22-4).

English Heritage, 2005, Survey Information (miscellaneous date) (Report - Survey). SDV345855.

Boundary stone shown on survey.

Jenkinson, T., 2007, Miscellaneous Milestones and Boundary Markers of Dartmoor Roads, 28/05/2007 (Report - Survey). SDV361800.

Boundary stone approximately 400 metres north-east of the Warren House Inn and 100 metres north-east of milestone. Set about 20 metres back from road (B3212) in heather. (SX67820 81363). A worn stone leaning back encrusted in lichen. Some chips to sides and top but is a natural stone. Legend ‘WB’, for ‘Warren Bounds’. Thought to date to around c. 1870.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV336179Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital).
SDV345855Report - Survey: English Heritage. 2005. Survey Information (miscellaneous date). English Heritage. Digital.
SDV359913Report - Survey: Newman, P.. 2001. Headland Warren Part 3: The Warren. English Heritage Survey Report. A1/20/2001. A4 Comb Bound. 3-5, Figure 2 (No. 2).
SDV361800Report - Survey: Jenkinson, T.. 2007. Miscellaneous Milestones and Boundary Markers of Dartmoor Roads. Milestone Society. Digital. 28/05/2007.

Associated Monuments

MDV6549Part of: Headland Warren, North Bovey (Monument)
MDV6619Related to: Bennett's Cross on the western boundary of Headland Warren, Chagford and North Bovey (Monument)
MDV113586Related to: Boundary Stone marking the boundary of Headland Warren, North Bovey (Monument)
MDV113588Related to: Boundary Stone marking the boundary of Headland Warren, North Bovey (Monument)
MDV113589Related to: Boundary Stone marking the boundary of Headland Warren, North Bovey (Monument)
MDV118777Related to: Boundary Stone marking the boundary of Headland Warren, North Bovey (Monument)
MDV118778Related to: Boundary Stone marking the boundary of Headland Warren, North Bovey (Monument)
MDV118779Related to: Boundary Stone marking the boundary of Headland Warren, North Bovey (Monument)
MDV118780Related to: Boundary Stone marking the boundary of Headland Warren, North Bovey (Monument)
MDV118813Related to: Boundary Stone marking the boundary of Headland Warren, North Bovey (Monument)
MDV44110Related to: Boundary Stone marking the boundary of Headland Warren, North Bovey (Monument)
MDV60226Related to: Boundary Stone marking the boundary of Headland Warren, North Bovey (Monument)
MDV118815Related to: Central of three stones marking the eastern boundary of Headland Warren (Monument)
MDV113612Related to: Northern of three stones marking boundary of Headland Warren (Monument)
MDV118816Related to: Southern of three stones marking the eastern boundary of Headland Warren (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV7139 - Headland Warren and the Birch Tor and Vitifer Mines Survey (Ref: A1/20/2001, A1/34/2002)
  • EDV7612 - Miscellaneous Milestone and Boundary Markers of Dartmoor Roads

Date Last Edited:Apr 29 2022 11:56AM