HWB4 near Hen Tor, South Dartmoor, Devon UK
N 50° 28.211 W 003° 58.180
30U E 431187 N 5591359
A boundary stone on Southern Dartmoor.
Waymark Code: WM7B9F
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 09/30/2009
Views: 3
This granite boundary stone is situated east of Hen Tor and is at the head of Shavercombe Brook. It marks the bounds of Hen Tor Warren, there used to be several warrens in this part of Dartmoor where they bred rabbits.
There are several of these marker stones in this area they were erected in 1807 and due to an agreement between Lord Boringdon and Peter Nicholls (the warrener).
Type of survey mark: Granite post
What indicators are near the mark to help people identify where it is located?:
GPS needed
What property is this mark defining?:
Hen Tor Warren Boundary
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