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| HER Number: | MDV52172 |
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| Name: | STONE in the Parish of Bickington |
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Summary
17C inscribed County stone c100m to the southwest of Old Bow Bridge in Bickington
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 794 723 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX77SE |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Bickington |
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| District | Teignbridge |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | ASHBURTON |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX77SE/206
- Old Listed Building Ref (II)
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- STONE (XVII to XXI - 1601 AD to 2009 AD (Between))
Full description
Ordnance Survey, 1880s, Ordnance Survey (Cartographic). SDV848.
'Stone' shown on OS 25" (1880s & 1905) maps on the south side of the road c100m to the southwest of Old Bow Bridge. Other details: Also on OS 25" (1905) map.
Ordnance Survey, 1904, 109SW (Cartographic). SDV286039.
'Stone' marked on OS 6" (1904/1938) map. Other details: Additions 1938.
Department of Environment, 1986, Bickington, 24 (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV293564.
County bridge stone against garden wall of Love Lane Cottage about 60cms north east of cottage gate. Boundary stone delimiting the length of the approach road to Old Bow Bridge that the County was obliged to maintain. Early 19C. Granite. Short oblong-section stone with rounded top. On the front face is carved the letter 'C'. The County's liability extended to the roadway 300 yards on either side of its bridges (information from Mr David Thomas).
Jenkinson, T., 2005, Untitled Source (Personal Comment). SDV347730.
The County stones were set up to mark the limits of the county bridge builders circa 100 yards to either side of the bridge. The bridges were either built or altered from the 15th century onwards to accommodate the growing number of horse drawn carriages.
Jenkinson, T., 2005 - 2011, B3416/B3212/B3344/Old A38 Exeter to Plymouth (Report - Survey). SDV322256.
Site visit 14th July 2004. County Stone located outside Love Lane Cottages, 80 metres west of Old Bow Bridge in the wall/bank above the road, south side. The stone, which dates to circa 1841, is inscribed 'C'. It is worn with a chip out of the lower right hand edge.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV286039 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1904. 109SW. 6". |
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| SDV293564 | List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest: Department of Environment. 1986. Bickington. Historic Houses Register. 24. |
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| SDV322256 | Report - Survey: Jenkinson, T.. 2005 - 2011. B3416/B3212/B3344/Old A38 Exeter to Plymouth. Devon Milestone Survey. A4 Stapled. |
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| SDV347730 | Personal Comment: Jenkinson, T.. 2005. Not Applicable. |
| SDV848 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880s. Ordnance Survey. 25". |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV18076 | Related to: Bickington, Old Bow Bridge (Building) |
| MDV71620 | Related to: County Stone circa 80 metres east of Old Bow Bridge, Bickington (Building) |
| MDV52169 | Related to: STONE in the Parish of Bickington (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV2155 - Exeter to Plymouth Milestone Survey
| Date Last Edited: | Sep 30 2015 5:07PM |
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