MEM24535 - Finger post northwest of Oare Church (Building)
Summary
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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> SEM8519 Unpublished document: Various. 2017-8. Exmoor and West Somerset Main Signpost Survey. 27372792.
- <2>XY SEM8545 Map: Ordnance Survey. 2018. MasterMap. [Mapped feature: #45089 ]
- <3> SEM341473 Unpublished document: Exmoor National Park Authority. 2024.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 2017-8 (D): 27372792
Location
Grid reference | SS 8018 4733 (point) |
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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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