Monument record MLI125897 - Milestone, Swineshead

Summary

Possible 19th century milestone to the north-east of Swineshead. No longer extant.

Type and Period (1)

  • (Post Medieval to 21st Century - 1800 AD? to 2021 AD)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Full Description

Milestone of possible 19th century date, to the north-east of Swineshead. It is triangular in plan, and made of cast-iron. It is inscribed 'HCC' in the top panel, with 'BOSTON 6 MILES' and 'DONINGTON 4 1/2 MILES' in the respective side panels. {1} 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 most of the surfaces and the post was becoming quite rusty. {2} The milestone could be clearly discerned on the older Google Street View imagery for this area, but could not be seen on the latest imagery (August 2021). A large hole marking where the milestone had stood can clearly be seen, however, indicating the post has likely been very recently removed or destroyed. {3}

Sources/Archives (3)

  •  Index: The Milestone Society. 2001->. Historic Milestone Society Database. LI_BODN06.
  •  Report: Lincolnshire County Council. 2020. Historical Milestones: Boston District. pp.27-8.
  •  Website: Google. 2006->. Google Maps and Street View. www.google.co.uk/maps. Accessed 25/11/2021.

Map

Location

Grid reference TF 2466 4108 (point) Estimated from Sources
Civil Parish SWINESHEAD, BOSTON, LINCOLNSHIRE

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Record last edited

Nov 25 2021 12:08PM

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