Devon Marker Stones
District:
Mid Devon
Parish:
Lapford
Page Contents:
1 Cross
1 Marker Stone
3 Milestones
Stone Type:
Village Cross
Grid Reference:
SS/732/082
Location:
On the green outside Lapford Churchyard.
Notes:
The cross serves as the village war memorial.
Stone Type:
Bridge Marker Plaque
Grid Reference:
SS/7265/0804
Location:
Built into the parapet of the A377 bridge over the River Yeo, just to the south of Lapford village centre.
Inscription:
Lapford Bridge / Erected Anno 1850 / At The Expense of the Exeter Turnpikes
Notes:
See note on Turnpike Trusts on the Home Page.
Stone Type:
Milestone
Grid Reference:
SS/7262/0816
Location:
On the eastern side of the A377, a short distance to the north of the bridge over the River Yeo.
Inscription:
To Exon XVII Miles To Barum XXIII Miles (Exeter / Barnstaple)
Stone Type:
Milestone
Grid Reference:
SS/7379/0965
Location:
Against a wooden fence in the lane leading to Great Hole Farm, about ¼ mile south of Forches Cross.
Inscription:
XV11 Miles from Exon (Exeter).
Stone Type:
Milestone
Grid Reference:
SS/7370/0719
Location:
On the eastern verge of the A377, 100 yards south of the crossroads.
Inscription:
To Exon XVI (Exeter 16) Miles / To Barum XXIV (Barnstaple 24) Miles