Monument record MLI92627 - Milestone, London Road, Wyberton

Summary

Early 19th century milestone on London Road, Wyberton.

Type and Period (1)

  • (Post Medieval to Modern - 1800 AD? to 2050 AD)

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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)

  •  Index: Department of the Environment. 1987. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 11/127.
  •  Index: The Milestone Society. 2001->. Historic Milestone Society Database. LI_SPBO14.
  •  Report: Lincolnshire County Council. 2020. Historical Milestones: Boston District. pp.47-8.

Map

Location

Grid reference TF 3156 4122 (point) Estimated from Sources
Civil Parish WYBERTON, BOSTON, LINCOLNSHIRE

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Record last edited

Nov 26 2021 10:31AM

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