MEM25372 - 20th Century National Park boundary cairn at Withycombe (Building)
Summary
A boundary cairn marks the boundary of Exmoor National Park. The cairn is constructed of roughly mortared stone, with a triangular sign featuring the logo of the National Park Authority.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
ST 014 409. A boundary cairn marks the boundary of Exmoor National Park, situated on a grassy bank on the side of the road at Withycombe. The cairn is constructed of roughly mortared stone, with a triangular sign featuring the logo of the National Park Authority. [1] The cairn is not marked on the 2022 MasterMap data. [2] The cairn is visible on aerial photographs dating to 2020 at ST 0147 4095. [3]
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SEM341379 Report: Access and Recreation Team. 2015. Exmoor National Park Authority Roadside Welcome Signs - Invitation to bid for maintenance. Exmoor National Park Authority. Cairn 20, pp 40-41.
- <2> SEM340925 Map: Ordnance Survey. 2022. MasterMap data. 1:2,500.
- <3>XY SEM341083 Aerial photograph: GeoInformation Group. 2020. Vertical Aerial Photography of Exmoor National Park. [Mapped feature: #48197 ]
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Other Statuses/References
- Local Heritage List Status (Unassessed)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 0147 4095 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST04SW |
| Civil Parish | WITHYCOMBE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Oct 24 2022 4:16PM
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