Efford Warren

Wood, Forest in Devon

England

Efford Warren

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

Efford Warren is a small woodland area located in Devon, England. Situated in the region known as the South Hams, this forested area covers approximately 100 acres of land. Efford Warren is known for its diverse range of trees, including oak, beech, and ash, which create a picturesque and serene environment.

The woodland is home to a variety of wildlife, making it popular among nature enthusiasts and bird watchers. Visitors may catch glimpses of deer, foxes, badgers, and a wide array of bird species, including woodpeckers and owls. The peaceful atmosphere and natural beauty of Efford Warren make it an ideal spot for leisurely walks, picnics, and photography.

Efford Warren is also of historical significance, with evidence of ancient human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age. Archaeological finds in the area include flint tools, pottery fragments, and burial sites. These discoveries provide insight into the early inhabitants' way of life and add an extra layer of intrigue to the woodland's allure.

The forest is easily accessible, located near the village of Aveton Gifford and within driving distance of other popular tourist destinations in Devon, such as the coastal towns of Salcombe and Dartmouth. Efford Warren offers ample parking and well-maintained footpaths, allowing visitors to explore the forest at their own pace.

Whether one seeks tranquility in nature, an opportunity to spot wildlife, or a glimpse into the past, Efford Warren provides a captivating and enriching experience for all who visit.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 50.390033/-4.0938559 or Grid Reference SX5156. 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

Old Boundary Marker on Longridge Road, Plymouth

Parish Boundary Marker between the west end of the parapet of Long Bridge and a stone wall on the east side of Longbridge Road, just off the B3416 Plymouth Road. Inscribed Egg / Buckland. Until 1939 this marked the boundary of Egg Buckland and Plympton St Mary parishes, after which Egg Buckland became part of Plymouth parish and borough. Milestone Society National ID: DV_PLEX02apb

T Jenkinson

Old Boundary Marker on Plymouth Road, Plympton St Mary

Parish Boundary Marker at the east end of the parapet of Long Bridge on the north side of the B3416 Plymouth Road. Inscribed Plympton / St / Mary. Until 1939 this marked the boundary of Egg Buckland and Plympton St Mary parishes, after which Egg Buckland became part of Plymouth parish and borough. See also Link. Milestone Society National ID: DV_PLEX02bpb

T Jenkinson

Old Bridge Marker on Plymouth Road, Lee Mill

County Bridge Marker in Lee Mill on the northwest side of the junction of Plymouth Road and New Park Road, 96 metres west of Leemill Bridge, River Yealm. Sparkwell parish. The stone marks the extent of roadway adjoining the bridge that the County was obliged to maintain. Milestone Society National ID: DV_PLEX08br

T Jenkinson

Saltram House

Saltram House, near Plymouth, a National Trust property.

Bob Walters

The Plym Valley Railway

Locomotives in the yard at the Plym Valley Railway. This was a non operational day, and the insurance company Boiler Inspector was testing 'Albert', the red engine in the picture. Steam locomotive boilers have to be regularly tested for safety before they can be used.

Bob Walters

A38 Devon Expressway near Saltram Park

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