Site of 18th or 19th century milestone on A11 (EHER 15832)
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Summary
An 18th or 19th century milestone marked LONDON 19, EPPING 3, HARLOW 3 was removed from this location in 1974.
Summary from record 47331:
Former location of lost mile marker.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 474 069 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTH WEALD BASSETT, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Milestone with inscription in recess, possibly as a result of an earlier worn inscription being filed away for re-cutting. Inscribed: LONDON 19, EPPING 3, HARLOW 3. Removed in 1974 in connection with M11 access roads. <1>.
Marked on OS 6-inch first edition map. <2>
Milestone. Epping and Ongar Trust. Type 2. <3>
Could not be located. <4>
Description from EHER 47331:
Former location of mile marker based on first edition OS map. <5>
Sources
- <1> SEX69646 Map: Nelson, P.. 2003-2009. Essex Milestones and Mileposts. Map. Paper.
- <2> SEX53053 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1872-1890. Ordnance Survey 6 inch (1st Edition). OS. Paper. 1:10,560.
- <3> SEX59877 Article in serial: Tonkin, W.G.S.. 1973. Milestones in West Essex. p107-108.
- <4> SEX60787 Report: Pratt, N. et al.. 2002. Road Transport in Essex 1750-1900: Tollhouses, Milemarkers and Guideposts - Vol.1.
- <5> SEX40606 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Booker, J.. 1969-1972. Record Card for Essex Industrial Sites.