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HER Number:MDV71627
Name:Finger Post in Kennford

Summary

20th century cast iron finger post at the junction of two minor roads in Kennford, on the old A38.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 915 865
Map Sheet:SX98NW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishKenn
DistrictTeignbridge
Ecclesiastical ParishKENN

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • ROUTE MARKER NON SPECIFIC (XX - 1901 AD to 2000 AD (Between))

Full description

Jenkinson, T., 2005 - 2011, B3416/B3212/B3344/Old A38 Exeter to Plymouth (Report - Survey). SDV322256.

Site visit 20th May 2004. Cast iron finger post located behind a hedge at the junction of two minor roads in Kennford, on the route of the old A38. The post, dated circa 1920-1940, has black letters on a white background which read 'A38/Exeter 4/' on the left arm and 'Chudleigh 6/Torquay 19/Plymouth 39/A38' on the right arm. The sign was repainted in 2004.


Ordnance Survey, 2011, MasterMap (Cartographic). SDV346129.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV322256Report - Survey: Jenkinson, T.. 2005 - 2011. B3416/B3212/B3344/Old A38 Exeter to Plymouth. Devon Milestone Survey. A4 Stapled.
SDV346129Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2011. MasterMap. Ordnance Survey. Map (Digital).

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV2155 - Exeter to Plymouth Milestone Survey

Date Last Edited:Aug 17 2011 11:04AM