20th century Signpost on junction of B1027 and Jaywick Lane, St Osyth (EHER 40799)

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Summary

Signpost, dated 1920s/1930s. Made out of cast iron. Manufactured by Maldon Iron Works.

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Grid reference	TM 1506 1603 (point)
Civil Parish	ST OSYTH, TENDRING, ESSEX

Type and Period

SIGNPOST (Early 20th century to Late 20th century - 1919 AD to 1975 AD)

Description

Signpost dated to the 1920s/1930s. It is made from cast iron and was manufactured by Maldon Iron Works. A circular section tapered post with flat semicircular parish plate finial reading PARISH OF / ST. OSYTH and E.C.C. / STICK NO BILLS in centre. A single original 7-inch arm reading JAY WICK 1½ (Note Jaywick spelling). Also two wooden arms with reflective panels reading (1) B1027 ST OSYTH / COLCHESTER (2) CLACTON ON SEA B1027 that are additions and not replacements. <1> Set 22 in part of Maldon Iron Works order No.1333 dated 15/2/1929. <2>

Sources

--- SEX65855 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Nicholls, J.V.. 1926-1930. Maldon Iron Works Order Book No. 17. page 9855.
<1> SEX65969 Report: Nicholls, J.V.. 2006. Essex Survey of Cast Iron Signposts 2002-2006.

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