Milestone on N verge approx 100m E of Tom Tit Lane (EHER 15734)
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Summary
An early 19th century milestone, installed in around 1814 as part of a set put down by the parish. It is now damaged and very worn with no markings visible, though when listed the words 'Woodham Mortimer' could be discerned.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 8132 0499 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WOODHAM MORTIMER, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
November 1985. Grade II listed.
A milestone, approximately one metre tall, set diagonally to the road. It was installed in around 1814. The top is halved to form a flat face, on which the words 'Woodham Mortimer' are discernible. This is the only surviving milestone on this road of a set put down by the parish at a cost of £7-7s. <1> <2>
2000-2001. Field survey.
Early 19th century milestone. Damaged. Very worn, no markings visible. <3> <4>
Sources
- <1> SEX25171 LIST: Department of the Environment. 1985. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Maldon. p.41.
- <2> SEX54002 Bibliographic reference: Booker, J.. 1974. Essex and the Industrial Revolution.
- <3> SEX59818 LIST: Adams, S.M.. 2001. Milestones/Mileposts 2000/2001.
- <4> SEX59819 Photograph: Adams, S.M.. 2001. Milestones/Mileposts 2000/2001. Colour print.
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Other References
- Old SMR Number: 39063