Milestone, SX 544 750

This milestone stands at SX 544 750, one of many that once guided travellers across Dartmoor and the surrounding moorland roads. Milestones like this were typically erected in the 18th and 19th centuries to mark distances between towns and settlements, helping walkers, riders and early coaches navigate the moor's open terrain.

Today it remains a quiet landmark, weathered by moorland weather and largely passed by. For walkers and those interested in how Dartmoor was crossed and understood in earlier centuries, it offers a tangible connection to the routes and rhythms of life on and around the moor.

Historic England listed designation: Milestone at SX 544 750