MSO11986 - Medieval or post-medieval boundary stones north of Bendels Barrow (Monument)

Summary

Two limestone blocks, still extant, are shown on historic mapping and mark the boundary between Exford and Luccombe parishes.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

The boundary stones are marked on historic mapping along the boundary of Exford and Luccombe parishes. [1-3] The limestone blocks are 18 inches high and rectangular in cross section, 12 inches by 18 inches. [4] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [5]

Sources/Archives (5)

  • <1> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1854-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. County Series; 2nd Edition (1st Revision) 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
  • <3> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1962. 6 Inch Map: 1962. 1:10560.
  • <4> Verbal communication: Various. 1900-. Somerset County Council / South West Heritage Trust staff comments. A Bowman, Exmoor National Park, 11 September 1985.
  • <5> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 36151, Extant 15 March 2022.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO6724
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 84 SE77
  • National Park: Exmoor National Park
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 36151
  • Somerset SMR PRN: 34613

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 8544 4114 (125m by 22m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SS84SE
Civil Parish EXFORD, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Mar 15 2022 1:56PM

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