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HER Number:MDV73180
Name:Finger Post at Holmacott Cross

Summary

Cast iron finger post at Holmacott Cross.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 504 289
Map Sheet:SS52NW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishHorwood, Lovacott and Newton Tracey
DistrictNorth Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishUNKNOWN

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • SIGNPOST (XVIII to XXI - 1751 AD to 2009 AD (Between))

Full description

Jenkinson, T., 2007, Barnstaple to Bideford (Unclassified via Holmacott and Eastleigh) (Report - Survey). SDV337849.

Cast iron figner post at Holmacott Cross, on grass island on north side of road at east end of Holmacott village. Has a pyramidial finial inscribed with a simple 'D' for Devon. Arms read 'Bideford 2 3/4; Barnstaple 4 3/4 Instow 2 1/2; Loveacott 2 Newton Tracey 2 3/4'. Dates from c1930. Other details: Surveyed 20/10/2006.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV337849Report - Survey: Jenkinson, T.. 2007. Barnstaple to Bideford (Unclassified via Holmacott and Eastleigh). Devon Milestone Survey. A4 Stapled.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Jan 26 2007 12:29PM