Mary Tavy

Civil Parish in Devon West Devon

England

Mary Tavy

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

Mary Tavy is a civil parish located in the county of Devon, in the southwestern part of England. It is situated within the Dartmoor National Park, approximately 10 miles north of the city of Plymouth. The parish covers an area of around 13 square kilometers and is home to a population of approximately 1,000 residents.

The village of Mary Tavy itself is located on the eastern edge of Dartmoor, surrounded by stunning natural landscapes. The River Tavy flows through the village, adding to its picturesque charm. The area is known for its rugged moorland, granite tors, and beautiful countryside, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, hikers, and nature lovers.

The village has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age. It was an important center for mining during the 19th century, particularly for the extraction of copper and tin. The remnants of the mining industry can still be seen in the form of old mine buildings and ruins scattered throughout the area.

Today, Mary Tavy is a thriving community with a range of amenities and services. It has a primary school, a village hall, a church, and several local businesses, including a pub and a post office. The village retains a strong sense of community spirit, with various events and activities organized throughout the year.

In summary, Mary Tavy is a charming civil parish located in the stunning Dartmoor National Park. With its rich history, natural beauty, and strong community, it offers a peaceful and idyllic place to live or visit.

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Mary Tavy Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.601523/-4.131434 or Grid Reference SX4980. 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

T Jenkinson

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

M Hatton

Burn Lane Cottage, North Brentor

An isolated house along Burn Lane which leads to the hamlet of West Blackdown on the edge of Dartmoor.

Des Blenkinsopp

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.

Des Blenkinsopp

B 2000, West Blackdown

Where Brentor and Mary Tavy parishes meet this looks like a boundary stone renewed to mark the millennium.

Des Blenkinsopp

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.

Des Blenkinsopp

Moorland Edge Housing

There are several houses along here right on the edge of Dartmoor. Moorland starts on the other side of the road.

Des Blenkinsopp

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.

Des Blenkinsopp

Bend in the Road

This is on the edge of Dartmoor where open moorland gives way to enclosed farm fields, a landscape which can be seen continuing into the distance.

Des Blenkinsopp

A sheep and a shed

This wall is the boundary of the Dartmoor open access land. To the right is the moor, to the left is enclosed fields. The shed is a rusty looking corrugated iron structure raised up like a bridge over the entrance to the field. No idea what it's for. Sheep shearing?

Des Blenkinsopp

West Devon Way at West Blackdown

A wide and very obvious track along the western edge of Dartmoor.

Des Blenkinsopp

Cairn on the West Devon Way

A small pile of stones at a meeting of trackways.

Des Blenkinsopp

White Horse by the Road

Quite a few horses and sheep grazing along here on the edge of Mary Tavy village.

Des Blenkinsopp

Pony at Higher Spring

Another picture of a horse. There are quite a few around here today.

Des Blenkinsopp

Brentor: Scene north east from the tor with North Brentor in the distance

Michael Garlick

Old Milestone by the A386, Blackdown, Mary Tavy

Carved stone post by the A386, in parish of Mary Tavy (West Devon District), by Royal Standard PH, against wall, on West side of road. Tavistock gable tombstone, erected by the Tavistock turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- : (OKEHAMPTON / 12) / MILES : : TAVI / STOCK / 4 / MILES : Devon & Dartmoor HER. HER Number: MDV71996 Link

Milestone Society National ID: DV_TVOK04

Max Piper

Brentor Southern Railway station

This is the old railway station at Brentor in Devon, taken in around 1994. There were two railways here, the Southern Railway line from Lydford to Plymouth (near enough!) which ran through the station pictured here, and the Great Western line from Launceston to Plymouth. The two routes ran parallel to each other for some distance, but remained completely separate until a connection between them was established at the joint station at Lydford during the Second World War. The GWR line is out of shot to the right, but can be seen in Ben Brooksbank's photograph at Link

John Winder