MEM23470 - Signpost at Edgcott (Building)

Summary

The signpost is situated within a hedge at a fork in the road.

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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: [image of tent] 2 [blanked out item] mile PORLOCK 7 CLOUTSHAM 4 1/2 EXFORD 1/2 The main section of the post could not be viewed as it was in a hedge. [2] 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. [3]

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Map: Ordnance Survey. 2016. MasterMap.
  • <2> Unpublished document: Various. 2015. Exmoor and West Somerset Signpost Survey Pilot. EF5.
  • <3> Unpublished document: Exmoor National Park Authority. 2024.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 (A): EF5

Map

Location

Grid reference SS 8471 3875 (point) MasterMap
Map sheet SS83NW
Civil Parish EXFORD, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Apr 25 2024 11:25AM

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