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HER Number:MDV69806
Name:Guide stone at Jurston Cross

Summary

Guide stone on the north side of the road at 'Jurston Cross' erected approximately 1772 & inscribed 'Chagford', 'Tavistock' & 'Moreton'. Microchipped.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 688 827
Map Sheet:SX68SE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishNorth Bovey
DistrictTeignbridge
Ecclesiastical ParishNORTH BOVEY

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX68SE/389

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • SIGNPOST (XVIII to XIX - 1750 AD to 1850 AD (Between))

Full description

JENKINSON, Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV23977.

Guide stone on the north side of the road at 'jurston cross' erected c1772 & inscribed 'chagford', 'tavistock' & 'moreton'. A survey in 2003 found the rough stone was damaged with chips & dent with the legend very worn (jenkinson).


Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV307439.

Des=jenkinson, t. /devon milestone survey/(2004)/in smr.


Byng, B., 2005, Dartmoor National Park. Phase 2 Microchip Project. Vulnerable Roadside Artefacts (Un-published). SDV357004.

Microchipped, 13/10/2005.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV23977Migrated Record: JENKINSON.
SDV307439Migrated Record:
SDV357004Un-published: Byng, B.. 2005. Dartmoor National Park. Phase 2 Microchip Project. Vulnerable Roadside Artefacts. A4 Ring Bound.

Associated Monuments

MDV16974Related to: Tavistock to Moretonhampstead road (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV6557 - Microchip project - vulnerable roadside objects

Date Last Edited:Jul 24 2015 4:05PM