Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBoundary stone 110m north west of St Mary's Church

Boundary stone 110m north west of St Mary's Church

England
List entry 1019216
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Boundary stone 110m north west of St Mary's Church is a medieval or post-medieval marker stone located in Devon. The stone served a parochial or manorial boundary function, typical of markers used to delineate ecclesiastical or territorial limits in the medieval and early modern periods. Such boundary stones were essential administrative features of parish organisation and land management, physically marking the extent of ecclesiastical jurisdiction or property ownership on the ground. The monument survives as evidence of the landscape administration and territorial organisation of rural Devon during this era.

Boundary stone 110m north west of St Mary's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019216. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Boundary stone 110m north west of St Mary's Church?

Boundary stone 110m north west of St Mary's Church is a medieval or post-medieval marker stone located in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019216.

Who is responsible for protecting Boundary stone 110m north west of St Mary's Church?

Boundary stone 110m north west of St Mary's Church is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1019216.

What other scheduled monuments are near Boundary stone 110m north west of St Mary's Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cist on Whitehorse Hill, 910m south east of Taw Head (8.9 km), The North Teign coaxial field system (western part) and associated later remains at Shovel Down, Stonetor Hill and Long Ridge (9.1 km), Round cairn on Long Ridge 800m north east of Teignhead Farm (9.4 km).

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