MEM24544 - Finger post north of Ashbeare House (Building)

Summary

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

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

Full Description

A finger post is situated at a T junction on a grass verge north of Ashbeare House. It was visited during the Exmoor Signpost Survey 2017-18. It had a pyramidal finial with the inscription S C C. The fingers are inscribed as below: STOGUMBER 1 COMBE SYDENHAM 1 1/2 ELWORTHY 1 1/2 / WIVELISCOMBE 6 1/4 / TAUNTON 12 1/4 The post was inscribed SOMERSET SHELDON WELLS. [1] The signpost is visible 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 Unpublished document: Various. 2017-8.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. 26284095.
  • <2>XY Map: Ordnance Survey. 2018. MasterMap. [Mapped feature: #45098 ]
  • <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 Unpublished document: Exmoor National Park Authority. 2024.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): 26284095

Map

Location

Grid reference ST 0868 3618 (point)
Map sheet ST03NE
Civil Parish STOGUMBER, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Apr 26 2024 2:52PM

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