MEM22894 - 19th Century guide post at Porlock Weir (Monument)

Summary

A 19th Century guide post was visible on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Edition Ordnance Survey maps. A post is still noted here on the 2014 MasterMap but it is not clear if the feature has been replaced in the interim to meet current legislation.

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Full Description

A 19th Century guide post was visible on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Edition Ordnance Survey maps. This is still noted on the 2014 MasterMap, although the original post may have been replaced in the interim. This is located on the toll road in Porlock (MSO7974). [1-4]

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-1907. County Series, 2nd Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
  • <3> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1933-1938. County Series, Third Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
  • <4> Map: Ordnance Survey. 2014. MasterMap.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)

Map

Location

Grid reference SS 8630 4679 (point) (Historic mapping)
Map sheet SS84NE
Civil Parish PORLOCK, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Aug 17 2020 12:14PM

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