Monument record MLI94598 - Milestone, Churchyard wall, Holbeach

Summary

Milestone, Churchyard wall, Holbeach

Type and Period (1)

  • (Post Medieval to Modern - 1850 AD? to 2050 AD)

Protected Status/Designation

Full Description

Grade II listed milestone, dating from the late 19th century. It is rectangular and is set up in the churchyard wall. It is inscribed on the north side with 'London 100, Cambridge 58, Wisbech 14, Grantham 41, Birmingham 118, Lynn 19, Norwich 62, Yarmouth 82, Boston 16, Sleaford 27, Newark 47, Lincoln 45, Peterbor' Stamford'. The mileages of the two latter are illegible. On the west side is inscribed: 'To Long Sutton 5 miles. Sutton Bridge 8 miles' and on the east side is 'To Spalding 8 miles, Crowland 4, Bourn 20'. For the full description of this listed building please refer to the National Heritage List for England. {1}

Sources/Archives (1)

  •  Index: Department of the Environment. 1987. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 15/66.

Map

Location

Grid reference TF 35924 24818 (point)
Civil Parish HOLBEACH, SOUTH HOLLAND, LINCOLNSHIRE

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Record last edited

Mar 21 2021 8:35PM

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