Devon Marker Stones

           
                                       
District: Exeter                      

 
                                   
Parish: Topsham        
                                       
                                       
                                       
 Page Contents:  
  4 Boundary Stones
  1 Cross
  3 Milestones
   
   
   
                                 
                                 
                         
                         
        Stone Type: Boundary Stone
        Grid Reference: SX/9707/8822
        Location: On the north side of the road and at the eastern end of the bridge over the River Clyst, about 1 metre from the lamppost.
              Inscription: Topsham P / St Georges Clyst P.
                 
                         
                         
                                 
 Stone Type: Boundary Stone                
 Grid Reference: SX/9695/8821                
 Location: Built into the retaining wall on the south side of the hill leading down from Topsham to the bridge over the River Clyst, about 7 metres from the lamppost.                
 Inscription: C - (County Bridge Stone - see note on Home Page)                
                   
                                 
                           
                           
                           
                Stone Type: Milestone
                Grid Reference: SX/9601/8886
                Location: On the north east side of Topsham Road as it enters the town and almost opposite the Bus Stop.
                Inscription: 3 Miles From Exeter
                   
                                 
                                 
                           
                           
                                 
 Stone Type: Milestone                
 Grid Reference: SX/9648/8910                
 Location: On the grass verge, on the east side of Clyst Road at the junction with Highfield.                
 Inscription: 5½ Furlongs to Topsham / 16 Miles To Honiton                
                   
                                 
                                 
                           
                           
                                 
                Stone Type: Milestone
                Grid Reference: SX/9662/9067
                Location: On the east side of Clyst Road, about 180 metres south of the Old Rydon Lane junction.
                Inscription: 1 Mile 5½ Furlongs to Topsham / 15 Miles To Honiton
                   
                                 
                                 
                           
                           
                                 
 Stone Type: Boundary Stone                
 Grid Reference: SX/967/908                
 Location: On the east side of Clyst Road, beside the signpost at the Old Rydon Lane Junction.                
 Notes: The inscription is now illegible, but it is understood that this stone marks the boundary between the parishes of Topsham and Heavitree.                
                   
                                 
                                 
                           
                           
                                 
                Stone Type: Churchyard Cross
                Grid Reference: SX/9656/8804
                Location: Just inside the entrance to the churchyard from Topsham High Street.
                Notes: The cross serves as the local war memorial.
                   
                                 
                                 
                           
                           
 Stone Type: Boundary Stone
 Grid Reference: SX/9700/8723
 Location: At the end of the Goat Walk, where the path meets the road.
 Inscription: D. O. ? Bdy.
 Notes: Although one letter has broken away, it is thought to mark a Department Of Environment Boundary.