MEM23438 - Signpost at Withiel Cross (Building)

Summary

The signpost is situated at a crossroads on Withiel Hill.

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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 October and 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: WHEDDON CROSS 4 1/2 EXFORD 10 WITHIEL FLOREY 1 1/2 LUXBOROUGH 2 1/2 ROADWATER 5 TAUNTON 18 RALEIGHS CROSS 3 1/2 B3224 The post was made by Sheldon Wells. [2] The broken directional finger to Taunton and Raleighs Cross was retrieved locally and welded back in place by Exmoor Welding in 2023, funded by donations to CareMoor for Exmoor [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> Map: Ordnance Survey. 2016. MasterMap.
  • <2> Unpublished document: Various. 2015. Exmoor and West Somerset Signpost Survey Pilot. 9024038; BR7.
  • <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 Unpublished document: Exmoor National Park Authority. 2024.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 Pilot 2015 (A): BR7
  • Signpost Project Pilot 2015 (B): 9024038

Map

Location

Grid reference SS 2986 1354 (point) MasterMap
Map sheet SS21SE
Civil Parish BROMPTON REGIS, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Apr 23 2024 7:32PM

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