MEM23478 - Signpost north of Porlockford (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: WORTHY 3/4 ASHLEY COMBE 3/4 PORLOCK WEIR 1/2 B3225 LYNMOUTH 10 1/2 VIA WORTHY TOLL ROAD. [2] The finger post is mentioned in the 2022 Conservation Area Appraisal for Porlock Weir. [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> SEM8322 Map: Ordnance Survey. 2016. MasterMap.
- <2> SEM8298 Unpublished document: Various. 2015. Exmoor and West Somerset Signpost Survey Pilot. PK1.
- <3> SEM341382 Report: Pratt, N. and Thurlow, T.. 2022. Porlock Weir Conservation Area: Appraisal document. Exmoor National Park Authority. p 35.
- <4> SEM341473 Unpublished document: Exmoor National Park Authority. 2024.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): PK1
Location
| Grid reference | SS 8673 4745 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS84NE |
| Civil Parish | PORLOCK, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Apr 25 2024 1:12PM
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