Monument record MLI125894 - Milestone, A52, Old Leake
Summary
19th century cast-iron milestone on the A52 at Old Leake.
Type and Period (1)
- MILESTONE (Post Medieval to Modern - 1800 AD? to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
19th century milestone on the A52 at Old Leake, to the east of the junction with Shaw Lane. It is triangular in plan, and made of cast-iron. It is inscribed 'LEAKE' in the top panel, with 'BOSTON 8M' and 'WAINFLEET 10M' in the respective side panels. {1}
The milestone is shown on the 2nd edition 25" Ordnance Survey County Series map, although it is depicted a little distance away to the north, on the Old Main Road. It was likely moved from that location soon after the Old Leake bypass road on which it now sits was built. {2}
The milepost was inspected as part of a condition survey of historic milestones in Boston Borough, conducted in early 2020. It was found to be in a relatively fair condition at that time, although the paint had flaked from all the surfaces and the post was becoming quite rusty. {3}
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI15398 Index: The Milestone Society. 2001->. Historic Milestone Society Database. LI_BOWF08.
- <2> SLI3566 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-06. 25 Inch County Series Map - Second Edition. 1:2500. TF 45 SW.
- <3> SLI17013 Report: Lincolnshire County Council. 2020. Historical Milestones: Boston District. pp.7-8.
Map
Location
Grid reference | TF 4108 5005 (point) Estimated from Sources |
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Civil Parish | OLD LEAKE, BOSTON, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Nov 24 2021 9:18AM
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