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HER Number:MDV48943
Name:Roadside milestone south-west of Douseland, Walkhampton

Summary

Stone dates to at least the late 19th century, based on cartographic evidence. Depicted on historic maps but not shown on the modern mapping; may no longer be in position.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 534 687
Map Sheet:SX56NW
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishWalkhampton
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishWALKHAMPTON

Protected Status

  • SHINE: Earthwork and structural remains of a section of the late 18th century Devonport Leat running between Roborough Down and Burrator Reservoir

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX56NW/197
  • SHINE Candidate (Yes)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • MILESTONE (XVIII to XIX - 1800 AD to 1880 AD (Between))

Full description

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

'M.S. Plymouth 10, Moretonhampstead 18' depicted on the late 19th century historic map.


Ordnance Survey, 1904 - 1906, Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map (Cartographic). SDV325644.

As the late 19th century historic map.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV325644Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1904 - 1906. Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital). [Mapped feature: #30183 ]
SDV336179Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital).

Associated Monuments

MDV19902Related to: The Devonport Leat, Dartmoor (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Jun 17 2019 10:38AM