MEM24449 - Colland Cross, at Broad Lane Head (Building)

Summary

The signpost is sited at a T junction. It is also known as Collon or Colon Cross locally.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

The signpost was visited in June 2017 as part of the Exmoor Signpost Project 2017-8. It has a pyramidal finial that reads "S C C" and three fingers inscribed with: WITHYPOOL 3 1/4 / NORTH MOLTON 7 3/4 EAST ANSTEY 4 / DULVERTON 4 1/2 HAWKRIDGE 1/2 / TARR STEPS [1] 1/2 The signpost has a location collar that reads COLLAND CROSS. The post is inscribed with SOMERSET SHELDON WELLS. The signpost is also known as Collon or Colon Cross locally. The distance recorded to Tarr Steps on one side of the sign was noted to be incorrect; it should read 1 1/2 or perhaps 1 3/4. [1] The signpost was mapped on the HER using the 2018 Ordnance Survey MasterMap data. [2]

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Various. 2017-8. Exmoor and West Somerset Main Signpost Survey. WH1.
  • <2>XY Map: Ordnance Survey. 2018. MasterMap. [Mapped feature: #44947 ]

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • Signpost Project 2017-8 (D): WH1

Map

Location

Grid reference SS 8543 3067 (point)
Map sheet SS83SE
Civil Parish WITHYPOOL AND HAWKRIDGE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Aug 13 2018 4:11PM

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