Early 20th century signpost on the west verge at Wood Corner (EHER 15984)

An early 20th century cast iron Maldon Ironworks type signpost manufactured by Progress Foundry Limited. It has three arms, of which only one is original, the other two were replaced in around 2001.

A cast iron signpost. Maldon Ironworks type with conical top. Probably early 20th century. It has three arms reading: MALDON 1 1/2; WOODHAM WALTER 1 1/2, DANBURY 3, CHELMSFORD 8; and WOODHAM WALTER 2, ULTING 2 1/2, HATFIELD PEVEREL 4 1/2. <1> 2002-2006. Survey. Manufactured by Progress Foundry Limited (possibly of Stoke on Trent), probably in the1930s. Only the arm towards WOODHAM WALTER / DANBURY and CHELMSFORD is original and bears the maker’s name. The other two arms were replaced in around 2001. <2> Note: This record was previously mapped at TL 8275 0660, but has been relocated to the correct position using the base mapping and verified through Google Streetview imagery. <3>