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HER Number:MDV71871
Name:Milestone on road into South Zeal

Summary

Roughly cut milestone with the legend, 188 1/2 London, crudely painted on. Situated on the old pre A30 route through South Zeal.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 648 932
Map Sheet:SX69SW
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishSouth Tawton
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishSOUTH TAWTON

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • MILESTONE (XVIII to XXI - 1751 AD to 2009 AD)

Full description

Jenkinson, T., 2005 - 2009, Old A30 Launceston to Exeter (Report - Survey). SDV323480.

(12/09/2004) Milestone stiuated just off old A30, at Prospect on minor road to South Zeal. In front of garages on south side of road. Leaning back. It is a roughly cut stone with the legend, 188 1/2 London, crudely painted on. The stone is on the old pre A30 route through South Zeal. It dates from c1760.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV323480Report - Survey: Jenkinson, T.. 2005 - 2009. Old A30 Launceston to Exeter. Devon Milestone Survey. A4 Stapled. [Mapped feature: #47074 ]

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV2733 - Milestone Survey from Launceston to Exeter

Date Last Edited:Jan 9 2023 2:46PM