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HER Number:MDV48053
Name:Milestone on A381, 2 miles from Newton Abbot

Summary - not yet available

Location

Grid Reference:SX 846 680
Map Sheet:SX86NW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishAbbotskerswell
DistrictTeignbridge
Ecclesiastical ParishABBOTSKERSWELL

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX86NW/303

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • MILESTONE (XIX - 1801 AD to 1900 AD (Between))

Full description

1964, Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV287828.

'milestone' indicated on os 6" (1904) and on os 6" (1964) (os).


Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV287830.

Des=os 6"(1904 with additions in 1938)/sheet 115ne.


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

Milestone marked on 1880s-1890s 25 inch Ordnance Survey map, 'Newton Abbot 2/Totnes 6'.


Jenkinson, T., 2003 - 2010, Totnes to Chudleigh A381/B3193 (Report - Survey). SDV347804.

Milestone on A381 at Two Mile Oak Cross on north-west side of road on grass verge close to inn. Inscribed 'To/Newton/2/Miles' on the left hand face and 'To/Totnes/6/Miles' on the right. In good condition. Black paint in deep cut inscription; note change from Roman to Arabic numbers. In good condition. One of number of sturdy granite milestones erected by the Totnes and Bridgetown Pomeroy Turnpike Trust circa 1824-1832.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV287828Migrated Record: 1964.
SDV287830Migrated Record:
SDV336179Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital).
SDV347804Report - Survey: Jenkinson, T.. 2003 - 2010. Totnes to Chudleigh A381/B3193. Devon Milestone Survey. A4 Stapled.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Aug 31 2011 12:04PM