MSO10652 - Milestone at NGR SS 9208 3485, Exton (Building)
Summary
A milestone, suggested to be early 19th Century in date, is shown on current mapping at this location. It was to be listed in the 1980s but was apparently destroyed.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Milestone. Early C19. Sandstone and cast iron. Cambered head stone, attached cast iron plaque with semi-circular head to central section, inscribed in incised lettering: '12 miles to Minehead'. The road was turnpiked in 1824. [1] The milestone was destroyed in March 1985 before Listing. [2] The milestone was shown as 'MS' and 'Minehead 12' on the Ordnance Survey map of c.1904. [3] 'MS' is still shown on recent mapping. [4]
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SSO672 Index: 2/1/1986. Thirty-fifth List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest, District of West Somerset (Somerset)/Exmoor National Park.
- <2> SSO1297 Unassigned: Lillford, RC.. 1985. Staff comments, Somerset County Council.
- <3> SSO1587 Map: Ordnance Survey. c.1904. Second Edition.
- <4> SSO1583 Map: Ordnance Survey. 2005. Landline Information.
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Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO10360
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- Somerset SMR PRN: 18634
- Somerset SMR PRN: 31141
Location
| Grid reference | SS 9208 3485 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS93SW |
| Civil Parish | EXTON, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Jul 30 2018 10:01AM
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