Monument record MLI125897 - Milestone, Swineshead
Summary
Possible 19th century milestone to the north-east of Swineshead. No longer extant.
Type and Period (1)
- MILESTONE (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)
- <1> SLI15398 Index: The Milestone Society. 2001->. Historic Milestone Society Database. LI_BODN06.
- <2> SLI17013 Report: Lincolnshire County Council. 2020. Historical Milestones: Boston District. pp.27-8.
- <3> SLI11533 Website: Google. 2006->. Google Maps and Street View. www.google.co.uk/maps. Accessed 25/11/2021.
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Location
Grid reference | TF 2466 4108 (point) Estimated from Sources |
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Civil Parish | SWINESHEAD, BOSTON, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Nov 25 2021 12:08PM
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