Monument record MLI88323 - Milepost, Ashby Lodge Farm, Ashby de la Launde
Summary
Early 19th century milepost to the south of Ashby Lodge Farm, Ashby de la Launde.
Type and Period (1)
- MILEPOST (Post Medieval to Modern - 1800 AD? to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
A early 19th century cast iron milepost. Triangular plan with a chamfered top, with raised lettering. Inscribed "Parish of Ashby. LONDON 122" and on the north face "To SLEAFORD 7 MILES" and on the south face "To LINCOLN 10 MILES". This milepost was presumably resited on the wrong side of the road, since Lincoln is to the north and Sleaford to the south.{1}
The 1905 Second Edition OS map shows a mile post some 220 metres north of Ashby Lodge Farm and immediately west of Toll Bar Plantation (TF0285855500). The milepost is depicted with "Lincoln 10, Sleaford 7" and may be the original site of the post prior to it being moved to its current position.{2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI7639 Index: Department of the Environment. 1987. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 1/2.
- <2> SLI3566 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-06. 25 Inch County Series Map - Second Edition. 1:2500.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TF 0285 5500 (point) Estimated from Sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ASHBY DE LA LAUNDE AND BLOXHOLM, NORTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Nov 29 2021 2:39PM
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