Milepost (EHER 15764)

Mid 19th century cast iron mile post, by Bendall. A milepost dated to the early 19th century. It is built from cast iron by Bendall, Lawford Ironworks, Manningtree and is triangular with a spur from base to the flat top with curved head. The face reads Manningtree to London 60. Left side - Colchester 9, right side - Harwich 12

A milepost dated to the early 19th century. It is built from cast iron by Bendall, Lawford Ironworks, Manningtree and is triangular with a spur from base to the flat top with curved head. The face reads Manningtree to London 60. Left side - Colchester 9, right side - Harwich 12. The label on spur reads - Bendall, iron and brass founders, plough and machine maker, Lawford, Essex. 1834. Lawford Ironworks were founded by O Bendall early C19, later became JRM Fitch, closed 1971 and were later demolished. <1>