Bishopsteignton Marker Stones

Devon Marker Stones

District:

Teignbridge

Parish:

Bishopsteignton

Page Contents:
	1 Boundary Stone
	1 Cross
	1 Marker Stone
	3 Milestones

Stone Type:

Bishopsteignton Village Cross

Grid Reference:

SX/9088/7380

Location:

At the top end of Bishopsteignton village.

Notes:

The cross serves as the village war memorial, for the First and Second World Wars.

Stone Type:

Bishopsteignton Millennium Marker Stone

Grid Reference:

SX/9099/7377

Location:

On the green, At the top end of Bishopsteignton village.

Notes:

The stone has a round engraved tablet inset, with AD 2000 engraved around the inside of the moon.

Stone Type:

Milestone

Grid Reference:

SX/9084/7315

Location:

Set into the low stone wall on the north side of the A383, a few metres to the west of the footpath.

Inscription:

2 Miles to Teignmufh (Teignmouth) / 3 Miles to Newton Bushel (Newton Abbot).

Notes:

Newton Bushel is the ancient name for the higher ground in Newton Abbot, until it was merged with Newton Abbot in the 17th Century.

Stone Type:

Milestone

Grid Reference:

SX/9239/7296

Location:

Towards the eastern end of the lay-by on the A381.

Inscription:

Newton Bushel / Teignmouth

Note 1:

The majority of the inscription is no longer legible.

Note 2:

Newton Bushel is the ancient name for the higher ground in Newton Abbot, until it was merged with Newton Abbot in the 17th Century.

Stone Type:

Milestone

Grid Reference:

SX/8930/7339

Location:

At the end of a private drive, 30 yards east of the bus stop.

Notes:

The inscription has now become illegible.

Stone Type:

Boundary Stone

Grid Reference:

SX/8874/7312

Location:

At the south-western end of the bus stop, opposite the entrance to Wear Farm

Inscription:

B (Bishopsteignton)

Notes:

The stone is now leaning at a precarious angle.