MEM23467 - 20th Century signpost east of Hillhead East (Building)

Summary

The signpost is situated at crossroads. It was manufactured by the Sheldon foundry in Wells.

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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 September 2015 and its condition assessed. It has SCC (Somerset County Council) repeated on the four sides of a pyramid finial. The attached fingers read: STOKE PERO 2 1/2 CLOUTSHAM 3 PORLOCK 6 1/2 [missing] The post was made by Sheldon Wells. [2] One of three signposts located in this area dating from the mid 20th Century and manufactured by the Sheldon foundry in Wells. [3] 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. [4]

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Map: Ordnance Survey. 2016. MasterMap.
  • <2> Unpublished document: Various. 2015. Exmoor and West Somerset Signpost Survey Pilot. EF2.
  • <3> 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. p 5.
  • <4> Unpublished document: Exmoor National Park Authority. 2024.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 (D): EF2

Map

Location

Grid reference SS 8542 4049 (point) MasterMap
Map sheet SS84SE
Civil Parish EXFORD, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Apr 25 2024 11:12AM

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