Milestone and cover plate on A137 in Lawford (EHER 15790)

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Summary

An 18th to 19th century milestone with cast iron cover plate dated 1893, by O Bendall. It is noted as extant, but the photograph shows the cover plate corroded and in poor condition.

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Grid reference	TM 082 310 (point)
Civil Parish	LAWFORD, TENDRING, ESSEX

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An 18th to 19th century milepost, close to hedge, but with stone visible behind. Marked O. BENDALL ENGINEER LAWFORD 1893, LAWFORD TO LONDON 58, HARWICH 14, COLCHESTER 7. <1>. It is noted as extant, but photograph shows the cover plate corroded and in poor condition. <2><3>.

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<1> SEX40606 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Booker, J.. 1969-1972. Record Card for Essex Industrial Sites.
<2> SEX59818 LIST: Adams, S.M.. 2001. Milestones/Mileposts 2000/2001.
<3> SEX59819 Photograph: Adams, S.M.. 2001. Milestones/Mileposts 2000/2001. Colour print.

Related Events (1)

Field Survey: Survey by Essex County Council of Road Transport: Tollhouses, Milemarkers and Signposts, 2001-2002 (EEX53406)

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