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Milestone N of Lower Beardon is a stone milestone situated in Devon, England. The monument dates from the turnpike road era, reflecting the infrastructure improvements of the eighteenth or nineteenth century. Such milestones served the practical function of marking distances along established routes, assisting travellers and those managing road maintenance. The survival of this marker contributes to understanding the historical development of transport networks and roadside infrastructure in Devon during the post-medieval period.
Milestone N of Lower Beardon is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003181. View the official record →
Milestone N of Lower Beardon is a stone milestone situated in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003181.
Milestone N of Lower Beardon 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 1003181.
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