Emblance Downs

Downs, Moorland in Cornwall

England

Emblance Downs

Old Boundary Marker on Emblance Downs, St Breward parish Boundary Marker on the open moorland of Emblance Downs clearly visible to the south of the minor road to Ivey and the De Lank water works. St Beward parish. Inscribed NEWMANS / CORNER. The function of this stone is not known, but it is shown on Ordnance Survey maps of 1880.

Milestone Society National ID: CW_BREWAR01bm — Old Boundary Marker on Emblance Downs, St Breward parish Credit: P G Moore

Emblance Downs, located in Cornwall, England, is a picturesque expanse of moorland that stretches across approximately 500 acres. Situated within the larger Bodmin Moor area, it offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore the rugged beauty of the region.

The landscape of Emblance Downs is characterized by rolling hills, heather-covered moorland, and scattered granite outcrops. The area is renowned for its rich biodiversity, boasting a variety of flora and fauna. Visitors can expect to encounter a range of bird species, including skylarks and buzzards, as well as small mammals like rabbits and voles.

The moorland offers several walking trails, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the area. The paths wind through the heather-clad hills, offering panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. Additionally, Emblance Downs is intersected by a small river, providing a tranquil spot for picnicking or simply enjoying the peaceful ambiance.

As a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Emblance Downs is protected and managed by local conservation organizations. This ensures that the moorland remains unspoiled and accessible for future generations to enjoy. The area is also of historical significance, with evidence of prehistoric settlements and ancient stone circles scattered throughout the landscape.

Overall, Emblance Downs offers visitors a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of modern life and immerse themselves in the raw beauty of Cornwall's moorland. Whether it's hiking, birdwatching, or simply enjoying the peaceful atmosphere, this stunning natural landscape is sure to captivate all who visit.

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Old Boundary Marker on Emblance Downs, St Breward parish Boundary Marker on the open moorland of Emblance Downs clearly visible to the south of the minor road to Ivey and the De Lank water works. St Beward parish. Inscribed NEWMANS / CORNER. The function of this stone is not known, but it is shown on Ordnance Survey maps of 1880.

Milestone Society National ID: CW_BREWAR01bm

Old Boundary Marker on Emblance Downs, St Breward parish

Boundary Marker on the open moorland of Emblance Downs clearly visible to the south of the minor road to Ivey and the De Lank water works. St Beward parish. Inscribed NEWMANS / CORNER. The function of this stone is not known, but it is shown on Ordnance Survey maps of 1880. Milestone Society National ID: CW_BREWAR01bm

Old Boundary Marker on the boundary of King Arthurâs Downs and Emblance Downs, St Breward parish Estate Boundary Marker against the boundary wall of the enclosed land of Mount Pleasant Farm close to the valley adjoining Garrow Tor and Emblance Downs. St Beward parish. Inscribed M X.

One of a series of stones that mark the boundary of King Arthur’s Downs and Emblance Downs. King Arthur’s Downs was owned by the Manor of Hametethy, and Emblance Downs by the manor of Blisland. The Molesworth family owned the manor of Blisland and their mark MX can be found on the southern face of this stone. The letter X is smaller than the M and it is thought that it was a later addition to the stone.

Milestone Society National ID: CW_BREWAR02em

Old Boundary Marker on the boundary of King Arthurâs Downs and Emblance Downs, St Breward parish

Estate Boundary Marker against the boundary wall of the enclosed land of Mount Pleasant Farm close to the valley adjoining Garrow Tor and Emblance Downs. St Beward parish. Inscribed M X. One of a series of stones that mark the boundary of King Arthur’s Downs and Emblance Downs. King Arthur’s Downs was owned by the Manor of Hametethy, and Emblance Downs by the manor of Blisland. The Molesworth family owned the manor of Blisland and their mark MX can be found on the southern face of this stone. The letter X is smaller than the M and it is thought that it was a later addition to the stone. Milestone Society National ID: CW_BREWAR02em

Old Boundary Marker on the boundary of King Arthurâs Downs and Emblance Downs, St Breward parish Estate Boundary Marker against the boundary wall of the enclosed land of Mount Pleasant Farm 12 metres west of the gate to the farm. St Beward parish. Inscribed M X.

One of a series of stones that mark the boundary of King Arthur’s Downs and Emblance Downs. King Arthur’s Downs was owned by the manor of Hametethy, and Emblance Downs by the manor of Blisland. The Molesworth family owned the manor of Blisland and their mark M X can be found on the southern face of this stone. The letter X is smaller than the M and it is thought that it was a later addition to the stone.

Milestone Society National ID: CW_BREWAR03em

Old Boundary Marker on the boundary of King Arthurâs Downs and Emblance Downs, St Breward parish

Estate Boundary Marker against the boundary wall of the enclosed land of Mount Pleasant Farm 12 metres west of the gate to the farm. St Beward parish. Inscribed M X. One of a series of stones that mark the boundary of King Arthur’s Downs and Emblance Downs. King Arthur’s Downs was owned by the manor of Hametethy, and Emblance Downs by the manor of Blisland. The Molesworth family owned the manor of Blisland and their mark M X can be found on the southern face of this stone. The letter X is smaller than the M and it is thought that it was a later addition to the stone. Milestone Society National ID: CW_BREWAR03em

Old Boundary Marker on the boundary of King Arthurâs Downs and Emblance Downs, St Breward parish Estate Boundary Marker against the boundary wall of the enclosed land of Mount Pleasant Farm close to the western corner of the field. St Beward parish. Inscribed M X.

One of a series of stones that mark the boundary of King Arthur’s Downs and Emblance Downs. King Arthur’s Downs was owned by the manor of Hametethy, and Emblance Downs by the manor of Blisland. The Molesworth family owned the manor of Blisland and their mark M X can be found on the southern face of this stone. The letter X is smaller than the M and it is thought that it was a later addition to the stone
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Milestone Society National ID: CW_BREWAR04em

Old Boundary Marker on the boundary of King Arthurâs Downs and Emblance Downs, St Breward parish

Estate Boundary Marker against the boundary wall of the enclosed land of Mount Pleasant Farm close to the western corner of the field. St Beward parish. Inscribed M X. One of a series of stones that mark the boundary of King Arthur’s Downs and Emblance Downs. King Arthur’s Downs was owned by the manor of Hametethy, and Emblance Downs by the manor of Blisland. The Molesworth family owned the manor of Blisland and their mark M X can be found on the southern face of this stone. The letter X is smaller than the M and it is thought that it was a later addition to the stone . Milestone Society National ID: CW_BREWAR04em

Old Boundary Marker on the boundary of King Arthurâs Downs and Emblance Downs, St Breward parish Estate Boundary Marker close to the remains of the medieval boundary bank that marked the boundary between the manors of Blisland and Hametethy on the open moorland of Emblance Downs 100 metres southeast of King Arthur’s Hall. St Beward parish. Inscribed M.

One of a series of stones that mark the boundary of King Arthur’s Downs and Emblance Downs. King Arthur’s Downs was owned by the manor of Hametethy, and Emblance Downs by the manor of Blisland. The Molesworth family owned the manor of Blisland and their mark M can be found on the southern face of this stone.

Milestone Society National ID: CW_BREWAR05em

Old Boundary Marker on the boundary of King Arthurâs Downs and Emblance Downs, St Breward parish

Estate Boundary Marker close to the remains of the medieval boundary bank that marked the boundary between the manors of Blisland and Hametethy on the open moorland of Emblance Downs 100 metres southeast of King Arthur’s Hall. St Beward parish. Inscribed M. One of a series of stones that mark the boundary of King Arthur’s Downs and Emblance Downs. King Arthur’s Downs was owned by the manor of Hametethy, and Emblance Downs by the manor of Blisland. The Molesworth family owned the manor of Blisland and their mark M can be found on the southern face of this stone. Milestone Society National ID: CW_BREWAR05em

Old Boundary Marker on the boundary of King Arthurâs Downs and Emblance Downs, St Breward parish Estate Boundary Marker on the remains of the medieval boundary bank that marked the boundary between the manors of Blisland and Hametethy on the open moorland of Emblance Downs 140 metres southwest of King Arthur’s Hall. St Beward parish. Inscribed M.

One of a series of stones that mark the boundary of King Arthur’s Downs and Emblance Downs. King Arthur’s Downs was owned by the manor of Hametethy, and Emblance Downs by the manor of Blisland. The Molesworth family owned the manor of Blisland and their mark M can be found on the southern face of this stone.

Milestone Society National ID: CW_BREWAR06em

Old Boundary Marker on the boundary of King Arthurâs Downs and Emblance Downs, St Breward parish

Estate Boundary Marker on the remains of the medieval boundary bank that marked the boundary between the manors of Blisland and Hametethy on the open moorland of Emblance Downs 140 metres southwest of King Arthur’s Hall. St Beward parish. Inscribed M. One of a series of stones that mark the boundary of King Arthur’s Downs and Emblance Downs. King Arthur’s Downs was owned by the manor of Hametethy, and Emblance Downs by the manor of Blisland. The Molesworth family owned the manor of Blisland and their mark M can be found on the southern face of this stone. Milestone Society National ID: CW_BREWAR06em

Old Boundary Marker on the boundary of King Arthurâs Downs and Emblance Downs, St Breward parish Estate Boundary Marker adjacent to the wall enclosing fields on the western edge of Emblance Downs 330 metres southwest of King Arthurs Hall. The wall appears to have been built on the continuation of the medieval boundary bank that marked the boundary between the manors of Blisland and Hametethy. St Beward parish. Inscribed M X.

One of a series of stones that mark the boundary of King Arthur’s Downs and Emblance Downs. King Arthur’s Downs was owned by the manor of Hametethy, and Emblance Downs by the manor of Blisland. The Molesworth family owned the manor of Blisland and their mark M X can be found on the southern face of this stone. The letter X is smaller than the M and it is thought that it was a later addition to the stone.

Milestone Society National ID: CW_BREWAR07em

Old Boundary Marker on the boundary of King Arthurâs Downs and Emblance Downs, St Breward parish

Estate Boundary Marker adjacent to the wall enclosing fields on the western edge of Emblance Downs 330 metres southwest of King Arthurs Hall. The wall appears to have been built on the continuation of the medieval boundary bank that marked the boundary between the manors of Blisland and Hametethy. St Beward parish. Inscribed M X. One of a series of stones that mark the boundary of King Arthur’s Downs and Emblance Downs. King Arthur’s Downs was owned by the manor of Hametethy, and Emblance Downs by the manor of Blisland. The Molesworth family owned the manor of Blisland and their mark M X can be found on the southern face of this stone. The letter X is smaller than the M and it is thought that it was a later addition to the stone. Milestone Society National ID: CW_BREWAR07em

Old Boundary Marker on the boundary of King Arthurâs Downs and Emblance Downs, St Breward parish Estate Boundary Marker protruding from the top of the wall enclosing fields on the western edge of Emblance Downs 550 metres southwest of King Arthurs Hall. The wall appears to have been built on the continuation of the medieval boundary bank that marked the boundary between the manors of Blisland and Hametethy. St Beward parish. Inscribed M X.

One of a series of stones that mark the boundary of King Arthur’s Downs and Emblance Downs. King Arthur’s Downs was owned by the manor of Hametethy, and Emblance Downs by the manor of Blisland. The Molesworth family owned the manor of Blisland and their mark M X can be found on the southern face of this stone.

Milestone Society National ID: CW_BREWAR08em

Old Boundary Marker on the boundary of King Arthurâs Downs and Emblance Downs, St Breward parish

Estate Boundary Marker protruding from the top of the wall enclosing fields on the western edge of Emblance Downs 550 metres southwest of King Arthurs Hall. The wall appears to have been built on the continuation of the medieval boundary bank that marked the boundary between the manors of Blisland and Hametethy. St Beward parish. Inscribed M X. One of a series of stones that mark the boundary of King Arthur’s Downs and Emblance Downs. King Arthur’s Downs was owned by the manor of Hametethy, and Emblance Downs by the manor of Blisland. The Molesworth family owned the manor of Blisland and their mark M X can be found on the southern face of this stone. Milestone Society National ID: CW_BREWAR08em

Old Boundary Marker on the boundary of King Arthurâs Downs and Emblance Downs, St Breward parish Estate Boundary Marker on marshy ground within the enclosed farmland on the continuation of the medieval boundary bank that marked the boundary between the manors of Blisland and Hametethy. St Beward parish. Inscribed M.

One of a series of stones that mark the boundary of King Arthur’s Downs and Emblance Downs. King Arthur’s Downs was owned by the manor of Hametethy, and Emblance Downs by the manor of Blisland. The Molesworth family owned the manor of Blisland and their mark M can be found on the southern face of this stone.

Milestone Society National ID: CW_BREWAR09em

Old Boundary Marker on the boundary of King Arthurâs Downs and Emblance Downs, St Breward parish

Estate Boundary Marker on marshy ground within the enclosed farmland on the continuation of the medieval boundary bank that marked the boundary between the manors of Blisland and Hametethy. St Beward parish. Inscribed M. One of a series of stones that mark the boundary of King Arthur’s Downs and Emblance Downs. King Arthur’s Downs was owned by the manor of Hametethy, and Emblance Downs by the manor of Blisland. The Molesworth family owned the manor of Blisland and their mark M can be found on the southern face of this stone. Milestone Society National ID: CW_BREWAR09em

Old Boundary Marker on the boundary of King Arthurâs Downs and Emblance Downs, St Breward parish Estate Boundary Marker adjacent to the wire fence around the enclosed farmland of Bolatheric Farm on marshy ground on the western side of Emblance Downs. St Beward parish. Inscribed M.

One of a series of stones that mark the boundary of King Arthur’s Downs and Emblance Downs. King Arthur’s Downs was owned by the manor of Hametethy, and Emblance Downs by the manor of Blisland. The Molesworth family owned the manor of Blisland and their mark M can be found on the eastern face of this stone. The style of the carving of the M and its omission from tithe maps suggests that this stone was erected later than the majority of other stones in this area.

Milestone Society National ID: CW_BREWAR10em

Old Boundary Marker on the boundary of King Arthurâs Downs and Emblance Downs, St Breward parish

Estate Boundary Marker adjacent to the wire fence around the enclosed farmland of Bolatheric Farm on marshy ground on the western side of Emblance Downs. St Beward parish. Inscribed M. One of a series of stones that mark the boundary of King Arthur’s Downs and Emblance Downs. King Arthur’s Downs was owned by the manor of Hametethy, and Emblance Downs by the manor of Blisland. The Molesworth family owned the manor of Blisland and their mark M can be found on the eastern face of this stone. The style of the carving of the M and its omission from tithe maps suggests that this stone was erected later than the majority of other stones in this area. Milestone Society National ID: CW_BREWAR10em

Old Boundary Marker on the boundary of King Arthurâs Downs and Emblance Downs, St Breward parish Estate Boundary Marker adjacent to the wire fence around the enclosed farmland of Bolatheric Farm on marshy ground on the western side of Emblance Downs. St Beward parish. Inscribed M.

One of a series of stones that mark the boundary of King Arthur’s Downs and Emblance Downs. King Arthur’s Downs was owned by the manor of Hametethy, and Emblance Downs by the manor of Blisland. The Molesworth family owned the manor of Blisland and their mark M can be found on the eastern face of this stone. The style of the carving of the M and its omission from tithe maps suggest that this stone was erected later than the majority of other stones in this area.

Milestone Society National ID: CW_BREWAR11em

Old Boundary Marker on the boundary of King Arthurâs Downs and Emblance Downs, St Breward parish

Estate Boundary Marker adjacent to the wire fence around the enclosed farmland of Bolatheric Farm on marshy ground on the western side of Emblance Downs. St Beward parish. Inscribed M. One of a series of stones that mark the boundary of King Arthur’s Downs and Emblance Downs. King Arthur’s Downs was owned by the manor of Hametethy, and Emblance Downs by the manor of Blisland. The Molesworth family owned the manor of Blisland and their mark M can be found on the eastern face of this stone. The style of the carving of the M and its omission from tithe maps suggest that this stone was erected later than the majority of other stones in this area. Milestone Society National ID: CW_BREWAR11em

Old Boundary Marker on Emblance Downs, St Breward parish Estate Boundary Marker on the open moorland of Emblance Downs west of the De Lank waterworks and adjacent to the enclosed farmland of Ivey Farm. Clearly visible from the lane to the waterworks. St Breward parish.

One of six stones which appear to have replaced a line of smaller stones that are shown on the 1842 St Breward tithe maps and which mark a portion of Emblance Downs under the ownership of William Morshead, who at the time, owned the nearby Ivey Farm. The stylised VI (with the letter I crossing the right-hand diagonal of the letter V) carved on these stones is thought to represent the name Ivey. The nature of the carving on these stones and the fact that they are not shown on the Ordnance Survey maps of the early 20C would indicate that they were erected in the first quarter of the century.

Milestone Society National ID: CW_BREWAR12em

Old Boundary Marker on Emblance Downs, St Breward parish

Estate Boundary Marker on the open moorland of Emblance Downs west of the De Lank waterworks and adjacent to the enclosed farmland of Ivey Farm. Clearly visible from the lane to the waterworks. St Breward parish. One of six stones which appear to have replaced a line of smaller stones that are shown on the 1842 St Breward tithe maps and which mark a portion of Emblance Downs under the ownership of William Morshead, who at the time, owned the nearby Ivey Farm. The stylised VI (with the letter I crossing the right-hand diagonal of the letter V) carved on these stones is thought to represent the name Ivey. The nature of the carving on these stones and the fact that they are not shown on the Ordnance Survey maps of the early 20C would indicate that they were erected in the first quarter of the century. Milestone Society National ID: CW_BREWAR12em

Old Boundary Marker on Emblance Downs, St Breward parish Estate Boundary Marker on the open moorland of Emblance Downs west of the De Lank waterworks and adjacent to the enclosed farmland of Ivey Farm. Clearly visible from the lane to the waterworks. St Breward parish.

One of six stones which appear to have replaced a line of smaller stones that are shown on the 1842 St Breward tithe maps and which mark a portion of Emblance Downs under the ownership of William Morshead, who at the time, owned the nearby Ivey Farm. The stylised VI (with the letter I crossing the right-hand diagonal of the letter V) carved on these stones is thought to represent the name Ivey. The nature of the carving on these stones and the fact that they are not shown on the Ordnance Survey maps of the early 20C would indicate that they were erected in the first quarter of the century.

Milestone Society National ID: CW_BREWAR13em

Old Boundary Marker on Emblance Downs, St Breward parish

Estate Boundary Marker on the open moorland of Emblance Downs west of the De Lank waterworks and adjacent to the enclosed farmland of Ivey Farm. Clearly visible from the lane to the waterworks. St Breward parish. One of six stones which appear to have replaced a line of smaller stones that are shown on the 1842 St Breward tithe maps and which mark a portion of Emblance Downs under the ownership of William Morshead, who at the time, owned the nearby Ivey Farm. The stylised VI (with the letter I crossing the right-hand diagonal of the letter V) carved on these stones is thought to represent the name Ivey. The nature of the carving on these stones and the fact that they are not shown on the Ordnance Survey maps of the early 20C would indicate that they were erected in the first quarter of the century. Milestone Society National ID: CW_BREWAR13em

Old Boundary Marker on Emblance Downs, St Breward parish Estate Boundary Marker on the open moorland of Emblance Downs west of the De Lank waterworks and adjacent to the enclosed farmland of Ivey Farm. Clearly visible from the lane to the waterworks. St Breward parish.

One of six stones which appear to have replaced a line of smaller stones that are shown on the 1842 St Breward tithe maps and which mark a portion of Emblance Downs under the ownership of William Morshead, who at the time, owned the nearby Ivey Farm. The stylised VI (with the letter I crossing the right-hand diagonal of the letter V) carved on these stones is thought to represent the name Ivey. The nature of the carving on these stones and the fact that they are not shown on the Ordnance Survey maps of the early 20C would indicate that they were erected in the first quarter of the century.

Milestone Society National ID: CW_BREWAR14em

Old Boundary Marker on Emblance Downs, St Breward parish

Estate Boundary Marker on the open moorland of Emblance Downs west of the De Lank waterworks and adjacent to the enclosed farmland of Ivey Farm. Clearly visible from the lane to the waterworks. St Breward parish. One of six stones which appear to have replaced a line of smaller stones that are shown on the 1842 St Breward tithe maps and which mark a portion of Emblance Downs under the ownership of William Morshead, who at the time, owned the nearby Ivey Farm. The stylised VI (with the letter I crossing the right-hand diagonal of the letter V) carved on these stones is thought to represent the name Ivey. The nature of the carving on these stones and the fact that they are not shown on the Ordnance Survey maps of the early 20C would indicate that they were erected in the first quarter of the century. Milestone Society National ID: CW_BREWAR14em

Old Boundary Marker on Emblance Downs, St Breward parish Estate Boundary Marker on the open moorland of Emblance Downs west of the De Lank waterworks and adjacent to the enclosed farmland of Ivey Farm. Clearly visible from the lane to the waterworks. St Breward parish.

One of six stones which appear to have replaced a line of smaller stones that are shown on the 1842 St Breward tithe maps and which mark a portion of Emblance Downs under the ownership of William Morshead, who at the time, owned the nearby Ivey Farm. The stylised VI (with the letter I crossing the right-hand diagonal of the letter V) carved on these stones is thought to represent the name Ivey. The nature of the carving on these stones and the fact that they are not shown on the Ordnance Survey maps of the early 20C would indicate that they were erected in the first quarter of the century.

Milestone Society National ID: CW_BREWAR15em

Old Boundary Marker on Emblance Downs, St Breward parish

Estate Boundary Marker on the open moorland of Emblance Downs west of the De Lank waterworks and adjacent to the enclosed farmland of Ivey Farm. Clearly visible from the lane to the waterworks. St Breward parish. One of six stones which appear to have replaced a line of smaller stones that are shown on the 1842 St Breward tithe maps and which mark a portion of Emblance Downs under the ownership of William Morshead, who at the time, owned the nearby Ivey Farm. The stylised VI (with the letter I crossing the right-hand diagonal of the letter V) carved on these stones is thought to represent the name Ivey. The nature of the carving on these stones and the fact that they are not shown on the Ordnance Survey maps of the early 20C would indicate that they were erected in the first quarter of the century. Milestone Society National ID: CW_BREWAR15em

Old Boundary Marker on Emblance Downs, St Breward parish Estate Boundary Marker on the open moorland of Emblance Downs west of the De Lank waterworks and adjacent to the enclosed farmland of Ivey Farm. Clearly visible from the lane to the waterworks. St Breward parish.

One of six stones which appear to have replaced a line of smaller stones that are shown on the 1842 St Breward tithe maps and which mark a portion of Emblance Downs under the ownership of William Morshead, who at the time, owned the nearby Ivey Farm. The stylised VI (with the letter I crossing the right-hand diagonal of the letter V) carved on these stones is thought to represent the name Ivey. The nature of the carving on these stones and the fact that they are not shown on the Ordnance Survey maps of the early 20C would indicate that they were erected in the first quarter of the century.

Milestone Society National ID: CW_BREWAR16em

Old Boundary Marker on Emblance Downs, St Breward parish

Estate Boundary Marker on the open moorland of Emblance Downs west of the De Lank waterworks and adjacent to the enclosed farmland of Ivey Farm. Clearly visible from the lane to the waterworks. St Breward parish. One of six stones which appear to have replaced a line of smaller stones that are shown on the 1842 St Breward tithe maps and which mark a portion of Emblance Downs under the ownership of William Morshead, who at the time, owned the nearby Ivey Farm. The stylised VI (with the letter I crossing the right-hand diagonal of the letter V) carved on these stones is thought to represent the name Ivey. The nature of the carving on these stones and the fact that they are not shown on the Ordnance Survey maps of the early 20C would indicate that they were erected in the first quarter of the century. Milestone Society National ID: CW_BREWAR16em

Old Boundary Marker on Emblance Downs, St Breward parish Estate Boundary Marker on the open moorland of Emblance Downs west of the De Lank waterworks and adjacent to the enclosed farmland of Ivey Farm. Clearly visible from the lane to the waterworks. St Breward parish.

One of six stones which appear to have replaced a line of smaller stones that are shown on the 1842 St Breward tithe maps and which mark a portion of Emblance Downs under the ownership of William Morshead, who at the time, owned the nearby Ivey Farm. The stylised VI (with the letter I crossing the right-hand diagonal of the letter V) carved on these stones is thought to represent the name Ivey. The nature of the carving on these stones and the fact that they are not shown on the Ordnance Survey maps of the early 20C would indicate that they were erected in the first quarter of the century.

Milestone Society National ID: CW_BREWAR17em

Old Boundary Marker on Emblance Downs, St Breward parish

Estate Boundary Marker on the open moorland of Emblance Downs west of the De Lank waterworks and adjacent to the enclosed farmland of Ivey Farm. Clearly visible from the lane to the waterworks. St Breward parish. One of six stones which appear to have replaced a line of smaller stones that are shown on the 1842 St Breward tithe maps and which mark a portion of Emblance Downs under the ownership of William Morshead, who at the time, owned the nearby Ivey Farm. The stylised VI (with the letter I crossing the right-hand diagonal of the letter V) carved on these stones is thought to represent the name Ivey. The nature of the carving on these stones and the fact that they are not shown on the Ordnance Survey maps of the early 20C would indicate that they were erected in the first quarter of the century. Milestone Society National ID: CW_BREWAR17em

Old Boundary Marker on Lady Down, St Breward parish Estate Boundary Marker on marshy enclosed farmland in the valley south of Lower Candra Farm. This stone is mounted on the remains of a medieval bank that is the boundary of Lady Down to the south and southwest and Treswallock Downs to the north. St Breward parish.

This is the only one that remains of three stones shown on the 1840 tithe map that mark the boundary of Treswallock Downs and Lady Down. The remains of the medieval boundary bank that marked the boundary can clearly be seen close to this stone and crossing the open moorland to the west. Treswallock Downs was owned by the Manor of Hametethy and Lady Down by the Manor of Blisland. The Molesworth family owned the Manor of Blisland and their mark M X can be found on the southern face of the stone.

Milestone Society National ID: CW_BREWAR18em

Old Boundary Marker on Lady Down, St Breward parish

Estate Boundary Marker on marshy enclosed farmland in the valley south of Lower Candra Farm. This stone is mounted on the remains of a medieval bank that is the boundary of Lady Down to the south and southwest and Treswallock Downs to the north. St Breward parish. This is the only one that remains of three stones shown on the 1840 tithe map that mark the boundary of Treswallock Downs and Lady Down. The remains of the medieval boundary bank that marked the boundary can clearly be seen close to this stone and crossing the open moorland to the west. Treswallock Downs was owned by the Manor of Hametethy and Lady Down by the Manor of Blisland. The Molesworth family owned the Manor of Blisland and their mark M X can be found on the southern face of the stone. Milestone Society National ID: CW_BREWAR18em

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Emblance Downs is located at Grid Ref: SX1277 (Lat: 50.564487, Lng: -4.6466935)

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