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| HER Number: | MDV39953 |
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| Name: | Milestone on Bicton Common |
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Summary
An unusual and early milestone, probably 18th century. The inscription is defaced in places but originally read TO EXON X MILES, TO BICTON II MILES. Shown on late 19th century map.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SY 039 861 |
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| Map Sheet: | SY08NW |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Bicton |
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| District | East Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | BICTON |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SY08NW/94
- Old Listed Building Ref (II): 86205
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- MILESTONE (XVIII to XXI - 1701 AD to 2009 AD (Between))
Full description
Ordnance Survey, 1880-1899, First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map (Cartographic). SDV336179.
'M.S. Exeter 9' marked.
Ordnance Survey, 1904 - 1906, Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map (Cartographic). SDV325644.
'Exeter.9. M.S' marked.
Ordnance Survey, 1906, 93NE (Cartographic). SDV102677.
Milestone, 'M.S Exeter 9' shown.
Ordnance Survey, 1963, Ordnance Survey 6 inch map (Cartographic). SDV166087.
Milestone, 'MS' shown.
Department of Environment, 1987, Bicton, 3 (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV341815.
Milestone. Probably 18th century. Beerstone. Upright shaft, circular in section and tapering with a defaced rounded top, it stands approximately 1.2 metres high. It is inscribed with Roman serif capitals and uses Roman numerals. The inscription is defaced in places but originally read TO EXON X MILES, TO BICTON II MILES. An unusual and early milestone. Other details: 2/4.
Exeter Archaeology, 1999, Archaeological Assessment of Thorn Tree Plantation, near Blackhill Quarry, Woodbury, 5 (Report - Assessment). SDV336320.
Other details: Site 19.
Exeter Archaeology, 2003, East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey, 15, Part 2: Gazetteer, Site No. 57 (Report - Survey). SDV101648.
Milestone shown on Ordnance Survey 1:10560 maps of 1906 and1963. Stone not located at road edge during field visit.
Exeter Archaeology, 2003, East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey, Site No. 57 (Archive - Survey). SDV358490.
Exeter Archaeology, 2003, East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey, Site No. 57 (Report - Survey). SDV359019.
Exeter Archaeology, 2003-2004, East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Archaeological Survey, Site No. 2720 (Archive - Survey). SDV351568.
Milestone.
See description in East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey 15, Part 2: Gazetteer, Site No. 57 - SDV101648.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV101648 | Report - Survey: Exeter Archaeology. 2003. East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey. Exeter Archaeology Report. 03.26. A4 Unbound + Digital. 15, Part 2: Gazetteer, Site No. 57. |
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| SDV102677 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1906. 93NE. Second Edition Ordnance Survey 6 inch Map. Map (Paper). |
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| SDV166087 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1963. Ordnance Survey 6 inch map. Ordnance Survey 6 inch map. Map (Paper). |
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| SDV325644 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1904 - 1906. Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital). [Mapped feature: #90529 ] |
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| SDV336179 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital). |
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| SDV336320 | Report - Assessment: Exeter Archaeology. 1999. Archaeological Assessment of Thorn Tree Plantation, near Blackhill Quarry, Woodbury. Exeter Archaeology Report. 99.71. A4 Stapled + Digital. 5. |
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| SDV341815 | List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest: Department of Environment. 1987. Bicton. Historic Houses Register. A4 Comb Bound. 3. |
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| SDV351568 | Archive - Survey: Exeter Archaeology. 2003-2004. East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Archaeological Survey. East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Archaeological Survey. Digital + Mixed Archive Material. Site No. 2720. |
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| SDV358490 | Archive - Survey: Exeter Archaeology. 2003. East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey. East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey. Mixed Archive Material. Site No. 57. |
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| SDV359019 | Report - Survey: Exeter Archaeology. 2003. East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey. Exeter Archaeology Report. 03.26. Site No. 57. |
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Associated Monuments: none recorded
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV4422 - Archaeological Assessment of Thorn Tree Plantation near Blackhill Quarry, Woodbury
| Date Last Edited: | Nov 22 2016 12:17PM |
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