Plymouth and Dartmoor Tramway, 8 Mile Marker, Devon.
N 50° 25.941 W 004° 05.713
30U E 422216 N 5587276
A granite milage marker situated at Woolwell, near Plymouth.
Waymark Code: WM6ZDR
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 08/10/2009
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This short granite post marks 8 miles to Plymouth Docks on the old tramway.
The horse-drawn tramway opened in 1823 and transported granite from Foggintor and other Quarries along the tramway route, to Plymouth.
A number 8 has been faintly cut into the top of the post.
Ordnance Survey map reference (10 figure) if within DNP – If outside the Park, add N/A: Not listed
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