Milestone, SX 512 752

This milestone stands on Dartmoor as part of the network of waymarkers that guided travellers across the moor from at least the 18th century onwards. Such stones recorded distances to nearby towns and settlements, serving practical purpose for drovers, packmen, and those on foot or horseback crossing the high ground. The milestone at SX 512 752 is positioned to catch the eye of those moving through this section of moorland.

Like many of Dartmoor's milestones, it offers a tangible link to the moor's history as a place of passage and trade. Today it remains a quiet landmark, weathered by moorland exposure, reminding walkers of the routes and rhythms that shaped this landscape long before modern roads.

Historic England listed designation: Milestone at SX 512 752