Ward boundary post, by Chigborough to Goldhangar Road (EHER 15156)
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Summary
A probably late 19th century cast iron ward boundary post. It has probably fallen over entirely or may have been removed, as it is not visible on Google Streetview imagery from 2009-2024 and was described as leaning over when visited in 2000/2001.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 8883 0793 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | MALDON, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
1996. Field survey.
On the east verge of the Chigborough to Goldhanger Road, (B1026) at a sharp right-angled bend. A slender cast iron post with conical top, collar and cylindrical pillar. Height 90cm, circumference 30 cm.
SITE SIGNIFICANCE: Maldon old borough boundary; now Ward boundary
RECOMMENDED ACTION: List Grade II
MANAGEMENT: Requires painting. <1>
October 1996. Grade II listed.
A probably late 19th century cast iron boundary post. It comprises a tubular shaft with a knob-like finial, and is inscribed on the shaft: ECC (for Essex County Council) and BOUNDARY POST. It also has small lettering near the base, now illegible. <2>
See photo <3>.
2000-2001. Field survey.
Noted as extant, although overgrown and leaning over further than in 1996. <4> <5>
The boundary post does not appear to be extant on Google Streetview imagery from 2009-2024 and may have fallen over entirely after it was visited in 2000/2001. <6>
Sources
- <1> SEX53667 Report: Kemble, J.. 1997. Historic Boundary Markers in Essex.
- <2> SEX71357 Webpage: Historic England. 2011. National Heritage List for England (NHLE).
- <3> SEX56253 Photograph: Essex County Council. 1970-1993. ECC Historic Buildings Photo Print Archive. 1 frame, .
- <4> SEX59884 DESC TEXT: Adams, S.. 2001. Boundary Posts / Stones.
- <5> SEX59885 Photograph: Adams, S.. 2001. Boundary Posts / Stones.
- <6> SEX76463 Webpage: Google. 2000-. Google Streetview. March 2009-April 2024.