MEM15362 - Medieval or post-medieval boundary stone north of Alderman's Barrow (Monument)
Summary
A Royal Forest boundary stone, which also marks the parish boundary between Porlock and Exmoor.
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Type and Period (2)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A Royal Forest boundary stone, which also marks the parish boundary between Porlock and Exmoor. It is located at SS 83540 42810. The stone is upright and stands about 18 inches high. [1] A boundary stone is marked as 'B.S' on the First Edition Ordnance Survey County Series map. [2] A boundary stone is marked as 'B.S' on the Second Edition Ordnance Survey County Series map. [3] The stone is depicted and labelled on the 2021 MasterMap data. [4]
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SEM7219 Unpublished document: Binnie, C.. 2009. Boundary Stones at Porlock Allotment.
- <2> SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
- <3> SEM7223 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1892-1906. County Series, 2nd Edition 6 Inch Map. 1:10560.
- <4>XY SEM340794 Map: Ordnance Survey. 2021. MasterMap data. 1:2,500. [Mapped feature: #38036 ]
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Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
Location
| Grid reference | SS 83541 42802 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS84SW |
| Civil Parish | EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
| Civil Parish | PORLOCK, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Jul 21 2021 10:25AM
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