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HER Number:MDV73850
Name:Milespost on Nadder Lane

Summary

Milespost on Nadder Lane

Location

Grid Reference:SS 699 257
Map Sheet:SS62NE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishSouth Molton
DistrictNorth Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishSOUTH MOLTON

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

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

Full description

Ordnance Survey, 1880-1899, First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map (Cartographic). SDV336179.

A milepost is marked as 'MP. South Molton 1' on the First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch map.


Ordnance Survey, 1904 - 1906, Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map (Cartographic). SDV325644.

A milepost is marked as 'M.P South Molton 1' on the Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch map.


Jenkinson, T., 2007, South Molton to Great Torrington B3227 / South Molton to Head Barton B3226 (Report - Survey). SDV338914.

A milepost (c.1830s) located about 50 metres northeast of Kinsland Cross, low down against a wire fence, approximately 6 metres before a minor road to Ford Down, on the south side of the road. It was found to be in fairly good condition, but with some rust on the metal plate, in 2006. It's legend read 'From/South Molton/1/Mile'. It was not visible on the 11/7/2007. Other details: Surveyed 4/3/2006.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV325644Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1904 - 1906. Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital).
SDV336179Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital).
SDV338914Report - Survey: Jenkinson, T.. 2007. South Molton to Great Torrington B3227 / South Molton to Head Barton B3226. Devon Milestone Survey. A4 Stapled.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Aug 7 2007 2:43PM