Milestone, SX 525795

This milestone stands at the roadside near SX 525795 on Dartmoor, one of many such stones that once guided travellers across the high moor. Milestones like this were typically set up from the 18th century onwards as roads improved and traffic increased, helping drivers and walkers know their distance to the next town or landmark.

Today it remains in place, a quiet record of the moor's road history. The stone offers a moment to pause and consider the journeys that have passed this spot, and the slow evolution of Dartmoor's network of routes.

Historic England listed designation: Milestone at SX 525795