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HER Number:MDV74107
Name:Finger post, Killerton, Broadclyst

Summary

Cast iron finger post situated c300m north west of Old Budlake Post Office, at turning to Killerton House. Dated c1920-1940. Historic mapping indicates it replaced an earlier sign post.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 978 001
Map Sheet:SS90SE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishBroad Clyst
DistrictEast Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishBROADCLYST

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • FINGER POST (XX - 1901 AD to 2000 AD (Between))

Full description

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

Finger or guidepost ('GP') marked on 1880s-1890s 25 inch Ordnance Survey map.


Jenkinson, T., 2007, Exeter to Cullompton B3181/3185 (via Bradninch) (Report - Survey). SDV339741.

Cast iron finger post situated on grass mound in fork of road c300m north west of Old Budlake Post Office, at turning to Killertom House. Arms point to Broadclyst and Exeter, Silverton and Tiverton, Killerton and Stoke Cannon. Devon County Council finial. Dated c1920-1940. Dirty and discoloured.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV336179Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital).
SDV339741Report - Survey: Jenkinson, T.. 2007. Exeter to Cullompton B3181/3185 (via Bradninch). Devon Milestone Survey. A4 Stapled.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV4331 - Milestone Survey, Exeter to Cullompton

Date Last Edited:Nov 23 2007 2:37PM