Lipson Vale

Settlement in Devon

England

Lipson Vale

Old Boundary Marker on Old Laira Road, Plymouth Municipal Boundary Marker facing east against the front garden wall of No.369 Old Laira Road, Plymouth, close to the junction with Manor Lane. Inscribed J.T. BOND / 1896 for John Thomas Bond, mayor.

Milestone Society National ID: DV_PCBS48pb — Old Boundary Marker on Old Laira Road, Plymouth Credit: T Jenkinson

Lipson Vale is a picturesque village located in the county of Devon, England. Situated amidst the rolling green hills and beautiful countryside, it offers a serene and tranquil atmosphere for its residents and visitors alike. The village is nestled in the South Hams district, approximately 7 miles south of the bustling market town of Totnes.

One of the standout features of Lipson Vale is its charming architectural heritage. The village is renowned for its traditional thatched-roof cottages and historic stone buildings, which add to its timeless appeal. The surrounding landscape is dotted with small farms and fields, creating a quintessential rural setting.

Lipson Vale is a close-knit community, with a population of approximately 400 residents. The village prides itself on its strong sense of community spirit, hosting various events throughout the year, including fairs, festivals, and local gatherings. The village also has a primary school, a village hall, and a small church, which serve as central meeting points for the residents.

Surrounded by natural beauty, Lipson Vale offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities. The village is situated near the Dartmoor National Park, providing easy access to hiking, cycling, and horseback riding trails. The nearby River Dart is also a popular spot for fishing and boating enthusiasts.

Overall, Lipson Vale is a charming and idyllic village, offering a peaceful retreat for those seeking a slower pace of life amidst the stunning Devon countryside.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 50.38287/-4.1183963 or Grid Reference SX4955. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Old Boundary Marker on Old Laira Road, Plymouth

Municipal Boundary Marker facing east against the front garden wall of No.369 Old Laira Road, Plymouth, close to the junction with Manor Lane. Inscribed J.T. BOND / 1896 for John Thomas Bond, mayor. Milestone Society National ID: DV_PCBS48pb

T Jenkinson

Old Boundary Marker on Old Laira Road, Plymouth

Municipal Boundary Marker on the east side of the junction of the B3214 Old Laira Road and the A374 Embankment Road, Plymouth. Inscribed C.H. RADFORD / 1897 for Charles H Radford, mayor. Milestone Society National ID: DV_PCBS49pb

T Jenkinson

Old Boundary Marker on Embankment Road, Plymouth

Municipal Boundary Marker in front of a crash barrier where it meets metal railings on the southeast side of the A374 Embankment Road opposite the junction with Old Laira Road, Plymouth. Inscribed J.T. BOND / (1896) for John Thomas Bond, mayor. Milestone Society National ID: DV_PCBS50pb

T Jenkinson

Old Boundary Marker on Lanhydrock Road, Plymouth

Municipal Boundary Marker behind a wire mesh fence in Embankment Road allotments, on the north side of Lanhydrock Road, Plymouth. Inscribed A. HUBBARD / 1869 for Alexander Hubbard, mayor. Milestone Society National ID: DV_PCBS51pb

T Jenkinson

Devon Expressway near Plymouth

The A38 is a major A-class trunk route. When first designated in 1922, it ran from Derby to Plymouth but it was later extended at both ends so that it now runs for 292 miles from Mansfield in Nottinghamshire to Bodmin in Cornwall. Prior to the opening of the M5 motorway in the 1960s and 1970s, the A38 formed the main "holiday route" from the Midlands to Somerset, Devon and Cornwall and the south-western section was notorious at holiday times for the congestion. Nowadays, for most of the southern section, the A38 is a fairly quiet road shadowing the M5 extremely closely; often running alongside the motorway as a single carriageway road. The section between Exeter and Plymouth is, however, a busy dual carriageway which serves as the southern extension of the M5 and is known as “the Devon Expressway”. More information at Link

(Wikipedia) and Link

(SABRE).

David Dixon

Eastbound A38 near Plymouth

(Wikipedia) and Link

(SABRE).

David Dixon

Laira Bridge

Matthew Chadwick

Saltram Point

Matthew Chadwick

The Morley Arms, Pomphlett

Early 19th century inn, probably as part of the improvements to the road towards Kingsbridge which included the building of the first road bridge at Laira in 1827. Listed Grade II.

Alan Murray-Rust

Laira Bridge, Plymouth

Recreating this 'First' for the square Link . The misgivings about its future have since been allayed with its conversion to a foot and cycle route.

Alan Murray-Rust

Eastern abutment of the old Laira road bridge

The bridge was a 5-arch iron bridge designed by J M Rendel, opened in 1827. It was replaced by the present bridge (in picture, left) in 1962. The plaque is in Latin and English and probably dates from the original building.

Alan Murray-Rust

Refurbished Laira Bridge

Showing the cycle- and footway inserted into the original girders. See Link for comparison.

Alan Murray-Rust

River Plym estuary

Looking upstream from Laira Railway Bridge.

Alan Murray-Rust

An odd plaque on the refurbished Laira Bridge

Railway enthusiasts will recognise this as a traditional railway milepost representing a distance of zero miles and three (III) quarters from the start of the branch, at a junction just outside the former Plymouth Friary Station.

Alan Murray-Rust

Refurbished Laira Bridge

Looking along the bridge from the western end.

Alan Murray-Rust

Disused railway

The branch to the Cattewater quays. Historically this was the Plymouth and Dartmoor Tramway, the first railway to be built in the area, the Laira section opening in 1825. It was horse drawn and built to a gauge of 4ft 6in. It continued as such until some time in the late 19th century when the Cattewater wharves section was incorporated into the London and South Western Railway.

Alan Murray-Rust