MSO10254 - Milestone at West Wood (Monument)
Summary
An early 19th Century milestone marking 8 miles to Minehead.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
Milestone. Early C19. Sandstone and cast iron. Slightly cambered head of stone, attached plaque, central semicircular top, inscribed "8 miles to Minehead". The road was cut in the 1820s. [1] English Heritage Listed Building Number: 265314. First Listed on 05/06/1985. [2] 'Minehead 8' and 'MS' noted on 1st and 2nd Edition Ordnance Survey map. [3,4] The milestone was not located during the rapid condition survey of Exmoor's Listed Buildings 2012-13. [5]
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SSO58 Index: 5/6/1985. 34th List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest, District of West Somerset (Somerset).
- <2> SSO2013 Unassigned: Webster CJ, Historic Environment Record. 2005. Staff Comments, Somerset County Council.
- <3> SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
- <4> SSO1587 Map: Ordnance Survey. c.1904. Second Edition.
- <5> SEM8060 Report: Lawrence, G.. 2014. Exmoor National Park: Rapid condition survey of listed buildings 2012-13.
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Other Statuses/References
- 2012-3 Building At Risk Score (1A): 444/10/32
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO10545
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
- Somerset SMR PRN: 17413
- Somerset SMR PRN: 31016
Location
| Grid reference | SS 9311 3980 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS93NW |
| Civil Parish | CUTCOMBE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
May 28 2014 11:50AM
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