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HER Number:MDV72080
Name:Milestone outside Grimstone Cottage, Horrabridge

Summary

19th century granite milestone used as a gatepost outside Grimstone Cottage.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 514 705
Map Sheet:SX57SW
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishHorrabridge
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishHORRABRIDGE

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • MILESTONE (XIX - 1801 AD to 1900 AD)

Full description

Jenkinson, T., 2003 - 2005, Peter Tavy to Horrabridge via Whitchurch & Plaster Down Unclassified (Report - Survey). SDV324156.

(02/09/2005) Granite milestone erected by the Tavistock Turnpike Trust c1832 used as a gatepost on the west side of the lane outside Grimstone Cottage. The stone is inscribed '11/Miles/To/Plymo'. The stone had been moved away from the main road and had chips to the edges & two gate hooks in the face at the time of the survey in 2005.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV324156Report - Survey: Jenkinson, T.. 2003 - 2005. Peter Tavy to Horrabridge via Whitchurch & Plaster Down Unclassified. Devon Milestone Survey. A4 Stapled.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV3032 - Milestone Survey from Peter Tavy to Horrabridge via Whitchurch & Plaster Down Unclassified

Date Last Edited:Jan 10 2023 11:48AM