MEM24437 - Signpost at junction of A396 and Bonniton Lane (Building)

Summary

The signpost is situated on a grass island within a T junction.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

Full Description

A signpost was visited in June 2017 and its condition assessed. It currently has no finial. The attached fingers read: LUXBOROUGH 3 1/2 Nutcombe bottom P / Tallest tree in England The post is marked SOMERSET but features no maker's details. [1] The signpost was mapped using Ordnance Survey MasterMap data. [2] The signposts was refurbished by the Exmoor Historic Signpost Project and a new finial installed in 2018 [3] 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. [4]

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Various. 2017-8. Exmoor and West Somerset Main Signpost Survey. DN2.
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 2018. MasterMap.
  • <3> Verbal communication: Various. 1954-Present. Exmoor National Park Authority staff comments.
  • <4> Unpublished document: Exmoor National Park Authority. 2024.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 2017-8 (D; F): DN2

Map

Location

Grid reference SS 9812 4314 (point)
Map sheet SS94SE
Civil Parish DUNSTER, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Apr 25 2024 3:03PM

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