MEM25375 - 20th Century National Park boundary cairn west of Middlecombe Cross (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

SS 948 456. A boundary cairn marks the boundary of Exmoor National Park, situated on a grassy bank on the side of the A39 at Middlecombe Cross, Bratton. 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 SS 9466 4571. [3]

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Report: Access and Recreation Team. 2015. Exmoor National Park Authority Roadside Welcome Signs - Invitation to bid for maintenance. Exmoor National Park Authority. Cairn 23, pp 44-45.
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 2022. MasterMap data. 1:2,500.
  • <3>XY Aerial photograph: GeoInformation Group. 2020. Vertical Aerial Photography of Exmoor National Park. [Mapped feature: #48201 ]

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local Heritage List Status (Unassessed)

Map

Location

Grid reference SS 9466 4571 (point)
Map sheet SS94NW
Civil Parish MINEHEAD WITHOUT, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Oct 24 2022 4:18PM

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