MEM24542 - Finger post west of Nettlecombe Court (Building)

Summary

A finger post is situated at a crossroads on a grass verge.

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Protected Status

Full Description

A finger post is situated at a crossroads on a grass verge to the west of Nettlecombe Court. It was visited during the Exmoor Signpost Survey 2017-18. It had a pyramidal finial with the inscription S C C. Two of the fingers were broken but their inscription can mostly be seen on Street View. They read: [WILLITON 3 ?1/4 / WATCHET 3 ?1/4] [ROADWATER 1 1/4] RALEIGHS CROSS 2 1/4 / BAMPTON 14 1/4 There was no recorded inscription on the post, although it was under vegetation. [1,2] The signpost is visible on 2018 MasterMap data. [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> Unpublished document: Various. 2017-8. Exmoor and West Somerset Main Signpost Survey. 29137618.
  • <2> Website: Google. 2014 -. Google Maps. Street View, 12 September 2018.
  • <3>XY Map: Ordnance Survey. 2018. MasterMap. [Mapped feature: #45096 ]
  • <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 Unpublished document: Exmoor National Park Authority. 2024.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 2017-8 (F): 29137622

Map

Location

Grid reference ST 0528 3806 (point)
Map sheet ST03NE
Civil Parish NETTLECOMBE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Apr 26 2024 2:51PM

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