MEM25365 - 20th Century National Park boundary cairn at Brushford (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.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

SS 925 258. A boundary cairn marks the boundary of Exmoor National Park, situated on a grassy bank on the side of the road in Brushford. 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 cairn is partially visible on aerial photographs dating to 2020 at SS 9255 2582. [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 13, pp 28-29.
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 2022. MasterMap data. 1:2,500.
  • <3>XY Aerial photograph: GeoInformation Group. 2020. Vertical Aerial Photography of Exmoor National Park. [Mapped feature: #48190 ]

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local Heritage List Status (Unassessed)

Map

Location

Grid reference SS 9255 2582 (point)
Map sheet SS92NW
Civil Parish BRUSHFORD, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Oct 24 2022 4:13PM

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