MEM22953 - Post-medieval boundary post near Bossington Hill (Monument)
Summary
A post-medieval boundary post was visible on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map, along with a triangulation station. This was not seen on the 2nd or 3rd Edition mapping, though the triangulation station was still present.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
A post-medieval boundary post was visible on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map, along with a triangulation station. This was not seen on the 2nd or 3rd Edition mapping, though the triangulation station was still present. No post or station were marked on the 2014 MasterMap. [1-4] This marked the parish boundary between Selworthy and Minehead Without. [5]
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1>XY SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1854-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. [Mapped feature: #41803 ]
- <2> SEM7190 Map: Ordnance Survey. County Series; 2nd Edition (1st Revision) 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
- <3> SEM8093 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1933-1938. County Series, Third Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
- <4> SEM8033 Map: Ordnance Survey. 2014. MasterMap.
- <5> SEM8630 Verbal communication: Various. 1993-. Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Team staff comments. Sophie Thorogood, 22 September 2014.
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Other Statuses/References
- Local Heritage List Status (Unassessed)
Location
| Grid reference | SS 2907 1486 (point) Historic mapping |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS21SE |
| Civil Parish | MINEHEAD WITHOUT, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
| Civil Parish | SELWORTHY, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Mar 18 2024 2:15PM
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