MDE20374 - Post-medieval stone gatepost on Stock Common (Monument)

Summary

A squat stone gatepost c 1.5 metres high, with two drill holes for hinges. It is suggested that this served as a marker for the track before its use in the enclosure field system.

Please read the Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record .

Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

The site was visited in September 1980, during which a squat stone gatepost c 1.5 metres high, with two drill holes for hinges, was noted. It was suggested that this served as a marker for the track before its use in the enclosure field system. [1]

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Verbal communication: Various. Various. Oral Information or Staff Comments. Site visit, H Eardley Wilmot, 29 September 1980.

External Links (0)

Other Statuses/References

  • Devon SMR Monument ID: 12609
  • Devon SMR: SS74NW/37
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)

Map

Location

Grid reference SS 7290 4570 (point) (Estimated from sources)
Map sheet SS74NW
Civil Parish LYNTON AND LYNMOUTH, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

Finds (0)

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (0)

Record last edited

Mar 13 2018 1:35PM

Feedback?

Your feedback is welcome. If you can provide any new information about this record, please contact us.