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Summary

Boundary rock above sharpham drive marking 1832 extended borough boundary.

Location

Protected Status

• Registered Park or Garden (II*) 1000701: SHARPHAM HOUSE

Other References/Statuses

• Old DCC SMR Ref: SX85NW/77

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• BOUNDARY STONE (XVIII to XXI - 1751 AD to 2009 AD (Between))

Full description

1970, Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV150562.

"boundary rock" shown on os 6" (1907) map and on os 6" (1970).(os).

Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV150563.

Masson phillips, e. N. /tda/118(1986)13-24/the bounds of the borough of totnes.

Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV150564.

Des=os 6"(1907)121sw.

Masson Phillips, E. N., Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV5785.

Boundary rock above sharpham drive marking 1832 extended borough boundary. Small rough boulder of local stone which bears what looks like remains of large letter b the upper part of which is flaked off. Masson phillips cites incorrect grid reference (masson phillips).

HERALD EXPRESS, 1986, Boundary Stones to be Restored (Article in Serial). SDV325925.

Historic boundary stones round Totnes are to be restored by Devon County Council.
Totnes town councillor heard that the recent beating of the bounds was supported by 200 people but some problems were encountered finding some of the boundary stones. Some protection to be put around the stones on the highways.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded

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