There is a record as early as 1626 when the bounds of the manor and free hamlet of Sheepstor were “presented”. There were 12 jurers’ with whom the bounds were presented (ref Dave Brewer Dartmoor Boundary Markers 2nd Edition). The Sheepstor boundary was slightly changed in the late 19th century around the head weir / take off point of the Plymouth Leat from the River Meavy (Mew/Mewy). The only boundary stone known to exist on the Sheepstor boundary is located at Copythorne (or Copothorne) Rushes, to the south east of Combshead Tor, where the boundary changes direction.
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