Devon Marker Stones
District:
Teignmouth
Parish:
Haccombe with Combe
Page Contents:
2 Boundary Stones
2 Guide Stones
2 Milestones
Stone Type:
Milestone
Grid Reference:
SX/9009/7165
Location:
Set against the roadside wall opposite Dodbrook Cottages in Combeinteignhead.
Inscription:
From Newton 3 Miles
Stone Type:
Guide Stone
Grid Reference:
SX/9012/7161
Location:
Set against the roadside wall near the bend in the centre of Combeinteignhead and about 1 metre from the 'SV' Stone.
Inscription:
T U D C / W O 19
Notes:
The TUDC stands for Teignmouth Urban District Council. It's possible that the WO 19 indicates a Water Outlet 19 feet away.
Stone Type:
Guide Stone
Grid Reference:
SX/9012/7161
Location:
Set against the roadside wall near the bend in the centre of Combeinteignhead and about 1 metre from the 'WO' Stone.
Inscription:
T U D C / S V 16Ft 8ins
Notes:
The TUDC stands for Teignmouth Urban District Council. The SV 16Ft 8ins indicates the presence of a Safety Valve that distance away.
Stone Type:
Boundary Stone
Grid Reference:
SX/9095/7205
Location:
Set against the northern parapet of the bridge over the Arch Brook.
Inscription:
Coombintinhead / Stokeintinhead
Notes:
The stone also has an Ordnance Survey benchmark on its eastern face.
Stone Type:
Milestone
Grid Reference:
SX/8864/7128
Location:
On the grass verge and tight against the hedge, just to the west of the junction marked to Lower Netherton.
Inscription:
From Newton 3 Miles
Stone Type:
Boundary Stone
Grid Reference:
SX/8828/7102
Location:
On the grass verge, on the south east side of the road and very close to the 40mph sign.
Inscription:
H C (Haccombe with Combe) - The reverse side shows N A (Newton Abbot).