MEM25244 - Late 19th or early 20th Century signpost at Raleigh's Cross (Monument)
Summary
A wooden signpost was situated to the north of Raleigh's Cross Inn at the turn of the 20th Century. It has been replaced by a signpost manufactured by Sheldon Wells, which is situated outside of the National Park boundary.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A wooden signpost was shown on the 2nd Edition Ordnance Survey map [1] to the north of Raleigh's Cross Inn. It has been replaced by a signpost manufactured by Sheldon Wells, which is situated outside of the National Park boundary. [2] The signpost is not shown on the 25 inch 1st Edition map. [3] The post may have been moved as a result of the reconfiguration of the road here. [4,5]
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1>XY SEM7190 Map: Ordnance Survey. County Series; 2nd Edition (1st Revision) 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. 1902/7. [Mapped feature: #48036 ]
- <2> SEM8643 Monograph: Blackman, H., Blaylock, S., Thomas, C. and Wall, N.. 2019. A field guide to Exmoor's traditional roadside fingerposts. Exmoor National Park Authority. 1st Edition. pp 38-9.
- <3> SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1854-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
- <4> SEM340925 Map: Ordnance Survey. 2022. MasterMap data. 1:2,500.
- <5> SEM8630 Verbal communication: Various. 1993-. Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Team staff comments. Catherine Dove, 30 June 2022.
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Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 0389 3444 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST03SW |
| Civil Parish | NETTLECOMBE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Jun 30 2022 12:02PM
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