A collection of walks, discoveries, insights and pictures of exploring Dartmoor National Park
July 5, 2021
Radcliffe Boundary Stones on Peter Tavy / Whitchurch Parish Bounds
A series of boundary stones on the Peter Tavy / Whitchurch parish boundary can be found near the Tavistock to Merrivale road close to Pork Hill. These stones are believed to relate to the Radcliffes of Warleigh, who were considerable landowners in the area from the late 16th century. The Radcliffes owned Cox Tor farm, Hill town, Collaton, Dennithorne, Godsworthy, Horndon and Longstone. The stones are inscribed with “RB” (or part thereof) with the “R” believed standing for Radcliffe. Source: Dartmoor Boundary Markers by Dave Brewer (second edition, 2002).
The RB 7 stone was re-erected by Dartmoor Rangers – Paul Glanville & Andrea Roberts, along with Paul Rendell & myself on 11/03/19.
Also, on the same day, one of the Bickleigh / Buckland Monachorum BSs was returned to an upright position.
Mark Fenlon July 6, 2021
The RB 7 stone was re-erected by Dartmoor Rangers – Paul Glanville & Andrea Roberts, along with Paul Rendell & myself on 11/03/19.
Also, on the same day, one of the Bickleigh / Buckland Monachorum BSs was returned to an upright position.
Tim Jenkinson October 13, 2022
Hi Steve, The Milestone you show is a replica, The original perished after being broken and then repaired but falling over again.
Cheers
SteveGrigg1961 October 13, 2022 — Post author
Thanks for the information Tim, which I’ve added to the post. Much appreciated.
Kind Regards,
Steve