| A384 |
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| From: | Buckfastleigh (SX746668) |
| To: | Dartington (SX786622) |
| Length: | 4.3 miles (6.9 km) |
| Meets: | A38, A385 |
| Former Number(s): | B3206 |
| Now part of: | B3362, B3357, A385 |
| Highways Authorities |
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Devon
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| Traditional Counties |
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Devon
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| Route outline (key) |
| A384
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Launceston - Ashburton
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| (A38)
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Ashburton - Buckfastleigh
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| A384
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Buckfastleigh - Dartington
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| A384
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Dartington - Totnes
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The A384 originally ran from Launceston in the west to Tavistock, then across Dartmoor via Princetown (nearly) then on to Ashburton, stopping here according to the 1922 MOT list. By 1932 the road had been extended south eastwards to Totnes. Now, most of this road has been downgraded to B road or even unclassified status, leaving the section between the A38 and Dartington as the sole remaining stretch of A384.
The present A384 begins at a diamond interchange on the A38 near Buckfastleigh, and runs south through the steep sided Dart valley, just up hill from the South Devon railway. A mile before we reach Dartington, we cross the river and railway. We then run into Dartington where the road terminates on the A385 at Shinner's Bridge, north west of Totnes.
Original Author(s): Simon Davies
