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HER Number:MDV74151
Name:Village Sign in Wiggaton

Summary

Automobile Association village sign in Wiggaton

Location

Grid Reference:SY 101 936
Map Sheet:SY19SW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishOttery St. Mary
DistrictEast Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishOTTERY ST.MARY

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • SIGN (XVIII to XXI - 1751 AD to 2009 AD (Between))

Full description

Jenkinson, T., 2007, Sidmouth to Cullompton (via Ottery St Mary) B3176 (Report - Survey). SDV339900.

An Automobile Association village sign (c1920s), opposite the turn to 'Ark Pottery', high up on the wall above modern road signs, on the west side of the road. The original tin sign was stolen in 2006 and replaced by a toughened plastic replica sited slightly higher on the wall. The sign was circular, with a legend 'Automobile Association/Bowd 2 3/4/Wiggaton/Ottery St Mary 1 3/4/London 156 3/4/Safety First'. Other details: Surveyed 21/11/2005 and 13/9/2006.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV339900Report - Survey: Jenkinson, T.. 2007. Sidmouth to Cullompton (via Ottery St Mary) B3176. Devon Milestone Survey. A4 Stapled.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV4343 - Milestone Survey

Date Last Edited:Dec 12 2007 10:18AM