Plymouth and Dartmoor Tramway, 12 Mile Marker.
N 50° 28.123 W 004° 05.590
30U E 422421 N 5591317
A granite milage marker on south west Dartmoor.
Waymark Code: WM6W2B
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 07/26/2009
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This short granite post marks 12 miles to Plymouth Docks on the old tramway.
The horse-drawn tramway opened in 1823 and transported granite from Foggintor and other Quarries along the tramway route, to Plymouth.
A number 12 has been faintly cut into the top of the post.
Ordnance Survey map reference (10 figure) if within DNP – If outside the Park, add N/A: Not listed
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