MEM25354 - 20th Century National Park boundary cairn at Stony Corner (Building)

Summary

A boundary cairn marks the boundary of Exmoor National Park. The cairn is constructed of roughly mortared stone, with a triangular sign featuring the logo of the National Park Authority.

Please read the Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record .

Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

SS 615 461. A boundary cairn marks the boundary of Exmoor National Park, situated on the a grassy bank on the side of the road at Stony Cross, near Combe Martin. The cairn is constructed of roughly mortared stone, with a triangular sign featuring the logo of the National Park Authority. [1] The cairn is not marked on the 2022 MasterMap data. [2] The location of the cairn is obscured by vegetation on aerial photographs dating to 2020. [3]

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Report: Access and Recreation Team. 2015. Exmoor National Park Authority Roadside Welcome Signs - Invitation to bid for maintenance. Exmoor National Park Authority. Cairn 2, pp 6-7.
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 2022. MasterMap data. 1:2,500.
  • <3> Aerial photograph: GeoInformation Group. 2020. Vertical Aerial Photography of Exmoor National Park.

External Links (0)

Other Statuses/References

  • Local Heritage List Status (Unassessed)

Map

Location

Grid reference SS 6155 4618 (point)
Map sheet SS64NW
Civil Parish COMBE MARTIN, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

Finds (0)

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Oct 24 2022 4:04PM

Feedback?

Your feedback is welcome. If you can provide any new information about this record, please contact us.