MDE21743 - Post-medieval boundary stone at Two Gates (Monument)

Summary

The stone is situated on the boundary between Parracombe and Challacombe parishes. Challacombe Road is recorded as a public carriage road laid out after 1862 and terminates at this point.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A boundary stone is situated on the boundary between Parracombe and Challacombe parishes. Challacombe Road is recorded as a public carriage road which terminated at this point in 1862. [1] The boundary stone is labelled on the 1st and 2nd Edition Ordnance Survey maps, and on the 1963 6 inch map. [2-4]

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Unpublished document: 1862. Parracombe Down Enclosure Award.
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
  • <3> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-1907. County Series, 2nd Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
  • <4> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1963. 6 Inch Map: 1963.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Devon SMR Monument ID: 62126
  • Devon SMR: SS64SE/207
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)

Map

Location

Grid reference SS 6900 4343 (point)
Map sheet SS64SE
Civil Parish PARRACOMBE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Record last edited

May 21 2019 4:34PM

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