Monument record MLI92508 - Milepost, Main Road, Leverton
Summary
Early 19th century milepost at Main Road, Leverton
Type and Period (1)
- MILEPOST (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)
- <1> SLI7655 Index: Department of the Environment. 1987. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 9/98.
- <2> SLI15398 Index: The Milestone Society. 2001->. Historic Milestone Society Database. LI_BOWF06.
- <3> SLI17013 Report: Lincolnshire County Council. 2020. Historical Milestones: Boston District. pp.9-10.
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Location
Grid reference | TF 4007 4767 (point) Estimated from Sources |
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Civil Parish | LEVERTON, BOSTON, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Nov 24 2021 9:45AM
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