MEM23479 - Signpost south of The Todden, Porlock Weir (Building)

Summary

The signpost is situated at a fork in the road.

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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 2015 and its condition assessed. It has SCC (Somerset County Council) repeated on the four sides of a pyramid finial. The attached finger reads: WORTHY 1/2 ASHLEY COMBE 1/2. [2] The finger post is mentioned in the 2019 Conservation Area Appraisal for Porlock Weir. [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 Unpublished document: Various. 2015.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. PK2.
  • <3> Report: Pratt, N. and Thurlow, T.. 2022. Porlock Weir Conservation Area: Appraisal document. Exmoor National Park Authority. p 35.
  • <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 Unpublished document: Exmoor National Park Authority. 2024.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 (Unassessed)
  • Signpost Project Pilot 2015 (B): PK2

Map

Location

Grid reference SS 8646 4777 (point) MasterMap
Map sheet SS84NE
Civil Parish PORLOCK, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Apr 25 2024 12:50PM

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