Plymouth and Dartmoor Tramway, 12 Mile Marker, Devon UK
N 50° 28.123 W 004° 05.590
30U E 422421 N 5591317
A granite milage marker situated between Yelverton and Clearbrook, south west Dartmoor.
Waymark Code: WM6W35
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 07/26/2009
Views: 1
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.
Condition: Worn
Date placed: 01/01/1823
Material: Stone
Inscription:
12
Name of road: Plymouth and Dartmoor Tramway, now a cycle/walking route.
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