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HER Number:MDV71708
Name:MILESTONE in the Parish of Malborough

Summary

Inscribed milestone, dating from c1759, situated on on south side of A381 close to Malborough. Uncovered during work to build cycle path.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 715 398
Map Sheet:SX73NW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishMalborough
DistrictSouth Hams
Ecclesiastical ParishMALBOROUGH

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • MILESTONE (XVIII to XXI - 1701 AD to 2009 AD (Between))

Full description

Ordnance Survey, 1880-1906, Untitled Source (Cartographic). SDV323046.

Marked on first and second edition 25" OS maps as 'M.S Kingsbridge 4 Salcombe 2'.


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

Milestone on A381, approximately 350m east of Malborough, on south side of road in bank below fence and new cycle path. Unearthed during construction of cycle path. Placed by the Kingsbridge and Dartmouth Turnpike Trust c1759. Worn. Now reads 'To Kings 4 To Salco mbe 2'.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV322256Report - Survey: Jenkinson, T.. 2005 - 2011. B3416/B3212/B3344/Old A38 Exeter to Plymouth. Devon Milestone Survey. A4 Stapled.
SDV323046Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1906. 25".

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV2541 - Devon Milestone Survey

Date Last Edited:Sep 30 2015 5:07PM