Monument record MLI92627 - Milestone, London Road, Wyberton
Summary
Early 19th century milestone on London Road, Wyberton.
Type and Period (1)
- MILESTONE (Post Medieval to Modern - 1800 AD? to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
Early 19th century milestone on London Road, Wyberton. It is of painted ashlar stone, and square in plan with a pyramidal top. It is inscribed 'SPALDING 14 MILES', 'LONDON 114 MILES' and 'BOSTON 2 MILES' 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 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. {3}
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI7655 Index: Department of the Environment. 1987. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 11/127.
- <2> SLI15398 Index: The Milestone Society. 2001->. Historic Milestone Society Database. LI_SPBO14.
- <3> SLI17013 Report: Lincolnshire County Council. 2020. Historical Milestones: Boston District. pp.47-8.
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Location
Grid reference | TF 3156 4122 (point) Estimated from Sources |
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Civil Parish | WYBERTON, BOSTON, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Nov 26 2021 10:31AM
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