MSO11985 - Medieval or post-medieval boundary stone northeast of Bendels Barrow (Monument)

Summary

A limestone block with no visible markings denotes the boundary between Exford and Luccombe parishes.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

"B.S." marked on historic and modern mapping on the boundary of Exford and Luccombe parishes. [1-4] It consists of a limestone block 17 inches high and 8.5 inch wide, with no visible markings. [5] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [6] A walkover survey in March 2024 was carried out in advance of possible peatland restoration works. The survey described the stone as being formed of local sandstone, and it was remeasured. It is recorded sa now being 22cm in height, 13cm wide and 12cm thick. It is described as located in an earea of disused peat cuttings. This stone is one of the boundary stones marking the division between the parishes of Exford and Stoke Pero. [7]

Sources/Archives (7)

  • <1> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1854-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. County Series; 2nd Edition (1st Revision) 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
  • <3> Map: Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division. 1962. 6" SS84SE.
  • <4> Map: Ordnance Survey. 2014. MasterMap.
  • <5> Verbal communication: Various. 1900-. Somerset County Council / South West Heritage Trust staff comments. A Bowman, Exmoor National Park Authority, 11 September 1985.
  • <6> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 36150, Extant 15 March 2022.
  • <7> Report: Riley H. 2024. Archaeological walkover survey: Exford Common, Exford and Luccombe, Exmoor National Park. South West Peatland Partnership.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO6723
  • Local Heritage List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 84 SE76
  • National Park: Exmoor National Park
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 36150
  • Somerset SMR PRN: 34612

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 8567 4119 (1m by 0m)
Map sheet SS84SE
Civil Parish EXFORD, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Aug 1 2024 12:54PM

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