MEM23425 - 20th Century signpost north of Webber's Post, Luccombe (Building)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
A guide post is marked on modern MasterMap data. [1] The signpost was visited in October 2015 and its condition assessed. It has SCC (Somerset County Council) repeated on the four sides of a pyramid finial. The attached fingers read: LUCCOMBE 1 PORLOCK 2 1/2 CLOUTSHAM 1/2 EXFORD 6 1/2 DUNKERY BEACON 2 1/2 WHEDDON CROSS 4 1/2 The post was made by Sheldon Wells. [2] SS 9033 4401. A typical mid 20th Century Sheldon Wells fingerpost that replaced a wooden post to the south, at Webber's Post (MEM25243). [3] The direction to Dunkery Beacon and Wheddon Cross was snapped off and missing November 2022. A new arm, cast by Cerdic Foundry, funded by donations to CareMoor for Exmoor, was fitted October 2023 [4] The heritage asset was assessed for inclusion on the Exmoor Local Heritage List in February 2024. It was decided to add the asset to the Local Heritage List. [5]
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SEM8322 Map: Ordnance Survey. 2016. MasterMap.
- <2> SEM8298 Unpublished document: Various. 2015. Exmoor and West Somerset Signpost Survey Pilot. 8680076.
- <3> SEM8643 Monograph: Blackman, H., Blaylock, S., Thomas, C. and Wall, N.. 2019. A field guide to Exmoor's traditional roadside fingerposts. Exmoor National Park Authority. 1st Edition. pp 36-7.
- <4> SEM340816 Verbal communication: Various. 1954-Present. Exmoor National Park Authority staff comments.
- <5> SEM341473 Unpublished document: Exmoor National Park Authority. 2024. Exmoor Local Heritage List assessed by the Panel on 21 February 2024.
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Other Statuses/References
- Local Heritage List Status (Listed)
- Signpost Project Pilot 2015 (B): 8680076
Location
Grid reference | SS 2903 144e (point) MasterMap |
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Map sheet | SS21SE |
Civil Parish | LUCCOMBE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Apr 23 2024 3:25PM
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