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Early 20th century signpost on the north verge, at the junction of Whitehouse Lane and Hop Gardens Lane (EHER 15987)

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Summary

A cast iron signpost of Maldon Ironworks, made by Progress Foundry Ltd, type probably with (now missing) conical top. It is likely to date to the early 20th century. Both arms are replacements.

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Location

Grid reference TL 8171 0743 (point)
Civil Parish WOODHAM WALTER, MALDON, ESSEX

Type and Period

Description

A cast iron signpost of Maldon Ironworks type probably with (now missing) conical top. It is likely to date to the early 20th century. Two arms marked: W WALTER 3/4, LITTLE BADDOW 2 1/2, CHELMSFORD 7 3/4; CURLING TYE GREEN 3/4, BEELEIGH 2 1/4, MALDON 2 3/4. <1> 2002-2006. Survey. A cast iron signpost made by Progress Foundry Ltd (possibly of Stoke on Trent). Both arms are replacements. <2> Note: This record was previously mapped at TL 8165 0725, but has been relocated to the correct position using the base mapping, and verified through Google Streetview. <3>

Sources

  • <1> LIST: Adams, S.. 2002. List of Boundary Markers, Signposts, Drinking Fountains and Water Pumps.
  • <2> DESC TEXT: Nicholls, J.V.. 2002-2005. Survey of Essex signposts.
  • <3> Webpage: Google. 2000-. Google Streetview. May 2024.

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