MEM24538 - Finger post on A39 at Brakeley Steps (Building)

Summary

A finger post is situated on a grass verge adjacent to a T junction.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

Full Description

A finger post is situated on a grass verge adjacent to a T junction on the A39. It was visited as part of the Exmoor Signpost Project 2017-18 and was in the process of being repainted at the time. It has a pyramidal finial and the fingers read as below: LUCCOMBE 1 1/4 WEST LUCCOMBE 2 1/4 A39 PORLOCK 2 3/4 A39 MINEHEAD 3 1/4 The post reads SOMERSET but features no maker's details. [1] The signpost is shown on 2018 MasterMap data. [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> Unpublished document: Various. 2017-8. Exmoor and West Somerset Main Signpost Survey. 27372795.
  • <2>XY Map: Ordnance Survey. 2018. MasterMap. [Mapped feature: #45092 ]
  • <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 Unpublished document: Exmoor National Park Authority. 2024.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 2017-8 (D): 27372795

Map

Location

Grid reference SS 9243 4576 (point)
Map sheet SS94NW
Civil Parish SELWORTHY, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Apr 26 2024 8:20AM

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