MEM22268 - 19th Century milestone east of Frogwell Lodge (Monument)

Milestone. Early C19. Sandstone and cast iron. Dressed stone, cambered head, attached plaque, semi-circular central raised section inscribed in incised letters: "13 Miles to Watchet". [1] The milestone could not be found during the rapid condition survey of Exmoor's Listed Buildings 2012-13. [2] The stone was located during a follow up visit in April 2014, covered by vegetation and barely visible from the road. A small tree was leaning against it. It received a score of 4A. [3] The milestone was assessed as part of the 2018-19 rapid condition survey of Exmoor’s Listed Buildings, receiving a BAR score of 4A. It was located wthout difficulty although it is largely covered by vegetation and barely visible from the road. [4]