MEM22926 - 19th Century letter box at Bossington (Monument)

Summary

A Victorian letter box is mounted in a wall.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

Full Description

A letter box was visible on the 3rd Edition Ordnance Survey mapping. This is still recorded on the 2014 MasterMap. [1, 2] A Victorian letterbox is in a wall at Tudor Cottage. [3] The heritage asset was assessed for inclusion on the Exmoor Local Heritage List in November 2022. It was decided to add the asset to the Local Heritage List. [4]

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1933-1938. County Series, Third Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 2014. MasterMap.
  • <3> Report: Pratt, N. and Thurlow, T.. 2019. Bossington and West Lynch Conservation Area: appraisal document. Exmoor National Park Authority. p 36, 52.
  • <4> Unpublished document: Dove, C.. 2022. Exmoor LHL Panel Meeting 28 November 2022. Exmoor National Park Authority.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Coastal Risk 2014: Flood Zone 3 fluvial
  • Local Heritage List Status (Listed)

Map

Location

Grid reference SS 2899 1479 (point) MasterMap
Map sheet SS21SE
Civil Parish SELWORTHY, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Dec 12 2023 5:12PM

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