Monument record MLI92583 - Milestone, Wigtoft
Summary
Early 19th century milestone on Spalding Road at Wigtoft, close to the junction with Green Lane.
Type and Period (1)
- MILESTONE (Post Medieval to Modern - 1800 AD? to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
Early 19th century ashlar milestone on Spalding Road at Wigtoft, close to the junction with Green Lane. It is inscribed 'BOSTON 8 MILES, WIGTOFT', 'LONDON 108 MILES, WIGTOFT' and 'SPALDING 8 MILES, WIGTOFT' on three of 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 milestone 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 poor condition at that time, with the stone leaning to one side and some edge damage being noted. {3}
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI9305 Index: Department of the Environment. 1988. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 10/98.
- <2> SLI15398 Index: The Milestone Society. 2001->. Historic Milestone Society Database. LI_SPBO08.
- <3> SLI17013 Report: Lincolnshire County Council. 2020. Historical Milestones: Boston District. pp.35-6.
Map
Location
Grid reference | TF 2628 3377 (point) Estimated from Sources |
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Civil Parish | WIGTOFT, BOSTON, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Nov 26 2021 8:39AM
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