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West Blackdown

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West Blackdown

Not so Old Boundary Marker on Brentor Road, North Brentor Millennium stone on the southeast side of junction on Brentor Road towards North Brentor. On the boundary of Brentor and Mary Tavy parishes. Milestone Society National ID: DV_BTMMcm
Not so Old Boundary Marker on Brentor Road, North Brentor Credit: T Jenkinson

West Blackdown is a small village located in the county of Devon, in southwest England. Situated on the edge of Dartmoor National Park, the village is surrounded by rolling hills and picturesque countryside. The village itself is comprised of traditional stone cottages and farmhouses, giving it a quaint and charming atmosphere.

West Blackdown is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, with numerous walking and hiking trails nearby, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape. The village is also home to a number of historic sites, including a 12th-century church and a restored water mill.

Despite its rural location, West Blackdown is well-connected to larger towns and cities in the region, with good road links to Exeter and Plymouth. The village has a small community feel, with a local pub, village hall, and primary school providing essential amenities for residents.

Overall, West Blackdown is a peaceful and idyllic village, perfect for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the beauty of the Devonshire countryside.

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West Blackdown Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.613128/-4.134276 or Grid Reference SX4981. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Not so Old Boundary Marker on Brentor Road, North Brentor Millennium stone on the southeast side of junction on Brentor Road towards North Brentor. On the boundary of Brentor and Mary Tavy parishes. Milestone Society National ID: DV_BTMMcm
Not so Old Boundary Marker on Brentor Road, North Brentor
Millennium stone on the southeast side of junction on Brentor Road towards North Brentor. On the boundary of Brentor and Mary Tavy parishes. Milestone Society National ID: DV_BTMMcm
Signpost at junction for Liddaton in winter sunlight
Signpost at junction for Liddaton in winter sunlight
Winter sunlight on road north of North Brentor
Winter sunlight on road north of North Brentor
Turning for Burn Lane, leading to North Brentor
Turning for Burn Lane, leading to North Brentor
Road approaching Langstone Manor The two poles on the verge carry no sign; the poles appear in Google Earth in 2021, but there was no signage in 2014.
Road approaching Langstone Manor
The two poles on the verge carry no sign; the poles appear in Google Earth in 2021, but there was no signage in 2014.
Gateway for Langstone Manor and footpath sign
Gateway for Langstone Manor and footpath sign
Evening clouds over Dartmoor, seen from near North Brentor
Evening clouds over Dartmoor, seen from near North Brentor
Tree silhouetted against Dartmoor, near North Brentor
Tree silhouetted against Dartmoor, near North Brentor
Sunset on western Dartmoor
Sunset on western Dartmoor
Old Milestone, North of North Brentor, Brentor parish The milestone is located 300m South of turn to North Brentor and 20m North of field gates, on the grass verge/bank, on the northwest side of road. Parish of Brentor (West Devon District). Carved stone post, early Tavistock stone design, erected by the Tavistock turnpike trust in the 18th century. Inscription was probably:- (see <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6037104" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6037104">Link</a> ) 5 / T / 175(4 or 5) : : 12 / O (To Tavistock and Okehampton) Carved benchmark on face Devon & Dartmoor HER Number: MDV41327 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=MDV41327&resourceID=104" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=MDV41327&resourceID=104">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Milestone Society National ID: DV_TVOKo05
Old Milestone, North of North Brentor, Brentor parish
The milestone is located 300m South of turn to North Brentor and 20m North of field gates, on the grass verge/bank, on the northwest side of road. Parish of Brentor (West Devon District). Carved stone post, early Tavistock stone design, erected by the Tavistock turnpike trust in the 18th century. Inscription was probably:- (see Link ) 5 / T / 175(4 or 5) : : 12 / O (To Tavistock and Okehampton) Carved benchmark on face Devon & Dartmoor HER Number: MDV41327 LinkExternal link Milestone Society National ID: DV_TVOKo05
Direction Sign - Signpost near Yellands, Brentor parish Spear finial - 3 arms; Devon compass points by the UC road, in parish of Brentor (West Devon District), North Brentor turn, by Yellands, on verge. Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: DV_SX4781
Direction Sign - Signpost near Yellands, Brentor parish
Spear finial - 3 arms; Devon compass points by the UC road, in parish of Brentor (West Devon District), North Brentor turn, by Yellands, on verge. Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: DV_SX4781
Old Boundary Marker Estate Boundary Marker set in a stone wall on the west side of Brentor Road. Mary Tavy parish. Inscribed B for the Buller landowners. Milestone Society National ID: DV_MTAVY01em
Old Boundary Marker
Estate Boundary Marker set in a stone wall on the west side of Brentor Road. Mary Tavy parish. Inscribed B for the Buller landowners. Milestone Society National ID: DV_MTAVY01em
Burn Lane Cottage, North Brentor An isolated house along Burn Lane which leads to the hamlet of West Blackdown on the edge of Dartmoor.
Burn Lane Cottage, North Brentor
An isolated house along Burn Lane which leads to the hamlet of West Blackdown on the edge of Dartmoor.
Along Burn Lane A glimpse of Dartmoor through a field gate along the lane to the hamlet of West Blackdown on the edge of the moor.
Along Burn Lane
A glimpse of Dartmoor through a field gate along the lane to the hamlet of West Blackdown on the edge of the moor.
B 2000, West Blackdown Where Brentor and Mary Tavy parishes meet this looks like a boundary stone renewed to mark the millennium.
B 2000, West Blackdown
Where Brentor and Mary Tavy parishes meet this looks like a boundary stone renewed to mark the millennium.
The Edge of Dartmoor Dartmoor stops very suddenly along this bit of road. Open moorland is on one side, with trees and fields on the other.
The Edge of Dartmoor
Dartmoor stops very suddenly along this bit of road. Open moorland is on one side, with trees and fields on the other.
Moorland Edge Housing There are several houses along here right on the edge of Dartmoor. Moorland starts on the other side of the road.
Moorland Edge Housing
There are several houses along here right on the edge of Dartmoor. Moorland starts on the other side of the road.
White Horse on a Wall We passed several other white horses just like this on the edge of the moor a short way back along the road. This one is in a field but he's looking over the fence to see who's about.
White Horse on a Wall
We passed several other white horses just like this on the edge of the moor a short way back along the road. This one is in a field but he's looking over the fence to see who's about.
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West Blackdown is located at Grid Ref: SX4981 (Lat: 50.613128, Lng: -4.134276)

Administrative County: Devon

District: West Devon

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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