Monument record MLI92590 - Milestone, A52, Wyberton
Summary
Early 19th century milestone at Wyberton, at the junction of the A52 with Wortley's Lane.
Type and Period (1)
- MILESTONE (Post Medieval to Modern - 1800 AD? to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
Early 19th century milestone at Wyberton, at the junction of the A52 with Wortley's Lane. It is of painted ashlar stone, and square in plan with a pyramidal top. It is inscribed 'SLEAFORD 16 MILES' and 'BOSTON 2 MILES' 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 some edge damage was noted and moss was growing on the top. {3}
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI7655 Index: Department of the Environment. 1987. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 11/130.
- <2> SLI15398 Index: The Milestone Society. 2001->. Historic Milestone Society Database. LI_BODN02.
- <3> SLI17013 Report: Lincolnshire County Council. 2020. Historical Milestones: Boston District. pp.19-20.
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Location
Grid reference | TF 3013 4304 (point) Estimated from Sources |
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Civil Parish | WYBERTON, BOSTON, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Nov 26 2021 10:23AM
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