Monument record MLI92508 - Milepost, Main Road, Leverton

Summary

Early 19th century milepost at Main Road, Leverton

Type and Period (1)

  • (Post Medieval to Modern - 1800 AD? to 2050 AD)

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Full Description

Early 19th century milepost at Main Road, Leverton. It is triangular in plan, and made of cast-iron. It is inscribed 'LEVERTON' in the top panel, with 'BOSTON 6M' and 'WAINFLEET 12M' in the respective side panels. 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. {1}{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)

  •  Index: Department of the Environment. 1987. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 9/98.
  •  Index: The Milestone Society. 2001->. Historic Milestone Society Database. LI_BOWF06.
  •  Report: Lincolnshire County Council. 2020. Historical Milestones: Boston District. pp.9-10.

Map

Location

Grid reference TF 4007 4767 (point) Estimated from Sources
Civil Parish LEVERTON, BOSTON, LINCOLNSHIRE

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Record last edited

Nov 24 2021 9:45AM

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