MEM23440 - Signpost at Pooltown (Building)

Summary

The signpost is situated at a T junction adjacent to two bridges over the Washford River.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

Full Description

A guide post is marked on modern MasterMap data. [1] The signpost was visited in November 2015 and its condition assessed. It has SCC (Somerset County Council) repeated on the four sides of a pyramid finial. The attached fingers read: DUNSTER 5 1/2 ROADWATER 3 3/4 WASHFORD 5 1/2 WHEDDON CROSS 5 3/4 RALEIGHS CROSS 4 1/2 TAUNTON 19 1/4 The post was made by Sheldon Wells. [2] 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. [3]

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Map: Ordnance Survey. 2016. MasterMap.
  • <2> Unpublished document: Various. 2015. Exmoor and West Somerset Signpost Survey Pilot. 9024064.
  • <3> Unpublished document: Exmoor National Park Authority. 2024.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 Pilot 2015 (C): 9024064

Map

Location

Grid reference SS 2985 1374 (point) MasterMap
Map sheet SS21SE
Civil Parish LUXBOROUGH, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Apr 23 2024 7:39PM

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