Monument record MLI50992 - Maypole, Hemswell
Summary
A 19th century, wood and wrought iron maypole. It is crowned with a painted wooden orb with a wrought iron weathervane with a fox motif.
Type and Period (1)
- MAYPOLE (Post Medieval to Modern - 1800 AD to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
In Church Street stands the maypole which is a rare survival. {1}
The maypole is shown at the junction of Church Street and Maypole Street on the 1905 Ordnance Survey County Series map. {2}
A 19th century, wood and wrought iron maypole with spiralling red, white and blue alternating lines wedged into a tall, rectangular base. It is crowned with a painted wooden orb with a wrought iron weathervane with a fox motif. For the full description and the legal address of this listed building please refer to the appropriate List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. {3}
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI1062 Bibliographic Reference: Nikolaus Pevsner and John Harris, with Nicholas Antram. 1989. Buildings of England: Lincolnshire (Second Edition). 2nd Rev Edn p380.
- <2> SLI3566 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-06. 25 Inch County Series Map - Second Edition. 1:2500. -.
- <3> SLI9214 Index: Department of the Environment. 1985. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 2/45.
Map
Location
Grid reference | SK 92954 90946 (point) Surveyed |
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Civil Parish | HEMSWELL, WEST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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