Plymouth and Dartmoor Tramway, 13 Mile Marker, Devon UK
N 50° 28.898 W 004° 05.255
30U E 422838 N 5592748
A granite milage marker situated between Yelverton and Clearbrook, south west Dartmoor.
Waymark Code: WM6W31
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 07/26/2009
Views: 1
This short granite post marks 13 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 13 has been faintly cut into the top of the post.
Condition: Worn
Date placed: 01/01/1823
Material: Stone
Inscription: 13
Name of road: Plymouth and Dartmoor Tramway, now a cycle/walking route.
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