MEM23803 - Post-medieval milestone north of Kitswall Farm (Monument)
Summary
A milestone is shown on historic mapping marking four miles to Minehead on the A396.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A milestone is shown on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map at SS 9697 4281, also featuring a bench mark on its southern face. The annotation on the map states that it marks four miles to Minehead and twelve miles to Dulverton. [1] The milestone is again shown in the same position on the 2nd Edition map, although at this stage it is only annotated to mark four miles to Minehead. [2] A replacement milestone was positioned here in 2006 but has since been moved. [3]
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1>XY SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. [Mapped feature: #43627 ]
- <2> SEM7190 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-1907. County Series, 2nd Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
- <3> SEM8433 Unpublished document: Bernhardt, H.. 2017. Re-erection of Kitswall Farm A396 Milestone.
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Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
Location
| Grid reference | SS 9697 4281 (point) (Historic mapping) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS94SE |
| Historic Parish | DUNSTER |
| Civil Parish | TIMBERSCOMBE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Jan 22 2020 4:40PM
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