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HER Number:MDV49135
Name:MILESTONE in the Parish of Berry Pomeroy

Summary - not yet available

Location

Grid Reference:SX 831 636
Map Sheet:SX86SW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishBerry Pomeroy
DistrictSouth Hams
Ecclesiastical ParishBERRY POMEROY

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX86SW/263

Monument Type(s) and Dates

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

Full description

1907, Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV155371.

'milestone' indicated on os 6" (1907) and on os 6" (1963) (os).


Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV155372.

Des=os 6"(1907)115sw.


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

Milestone marked on 1880s-1890s 25 inch Ordnance Survey map, 'Newton Abbot 5/Totnes 3'.


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

Site visit 17th April 2004. Milestone on A381circa 50 metres south-west of Red Post Cross, close to roadside, against wall on east side of road. Legend reads 'To/Newton/V/Miles' on the left hand face and 'To/Totnes/III/Miles' on the right. Generally in good condition although very close to road edge. Black paint residue in letters and numbers of deep cut inscription. Small 's' above the 'e' in Totnes. One of number of sturdy granite milestones erected by the Totnes and Bridgetown Pomeroy Turnpike Trust circa 1824-1832.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV155371Migrated Record: 1907.
SDV155372Migrated 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

  • EDV5272 - Milestone Survey from Totnes to Chudleigh

Date Last Edited:Sep 30 2015 5:07PM