Monument record MLI92617 - Milepost, Graves Farm, Fosdyke

Summary

Mid 19th century milepost to the north of Graves Farm, Fosdyke.

Type and Period (1)

  • (Post Medieval to Modern - 1835 AD to 2050 AD)

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Full Description

Mid 19th century milepost to the north of Graves Farm, Fosdyke. It is triangular in plan, and made of cast-iron. It is inscribed with the makers name 'HOWDEN & SON, BOSTON, 1835' in the top panel, 'SLEAFORD 20 MILES' and 'HOLBEACH 6 MILES' in the respective side panels, and 'FOSDYKE' at the base. {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 good condition at that time, with only limited signs of rust. {3}

Sources/Archives (3)

  •  Index: Department of the Environment. 1988. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 11/28.
  •  Index: The Milestone Society. 2001->. Historic Milestone Society Database. LI_SLHB20.
  •  Report: Lincolnshire County Council. 2020. Historical Milestones: Boston District. pp.53-4.

Map

Location

Grid reference TF 3164 3265 (point) Estimated from Sources
Civil Parish FOSDYKE, BOSTON, LINCOLNSHIRE

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Record last edited

Nov 29 2021 9:54AM

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