MEM24535 - Finger post northwest of Oare Church (Building)

Summary

A finger post is on a bank above a T junction.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

Full Description

A finger post is on a bank above a T junction northwest of Oare Church and was visited as part of the Exmoor Signpost Survey 2017-18. The post has a pyramidal finial inscribed with S C C. The fingers read: LORNA DOONE FARM & / CLOUD FARM CAMPING [also tourist images] LYNMOUTH 6 1/4 / PORLOCK 7 OAREFORD 1 1/4 / ROBBERS BRIDGE 1 1/2 MALMSMEAD 3/4 / BRENDON 3 The post reads SOMERSET SHELDON WELLS. [1] The post is shown on 2018 MasterMap data. [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> Unpublished document: Various. 2017-8. Exmoor and West Somerset Main Signpost Survey. 27372792.
  • <2>XY Map: Ordnance Survey. 2018. MasterMap. [Mapped feature: #45089 ]
  • <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 Unpublished document: Exmoor National Park Authority. 2024.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 2017-8 (D): 27372792

Map

Location

Grid reference SS 8018 4733 (point)
Map sheet SS84NW
Civil Parish OARE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Apr 26 2024 7:32AM

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