Early 20th century signpost at High Roding, junction of Canfield Road and Dunmow Road (EHER 40823)
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Summary
Signpost from the 1920s to 1930s of cast iron and manufactured by Maldon Iron Works
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 6051 1765 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HIGH ROOTHING, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
2002-2006. Survey.
Signpost from the 1920s to 1930s of cast iron and manufactured by Maldon Iron Works. A circular section tapered post with flat semicircular parish plate finial reading PARISH OF / HIGH RODING with E.C.C. within an ellipse in the centre.
There are four 7-inch rectangular arms reading (1) WELLSTYE GREEN / BARNSTON (2) LEADEN RODING 3 / ONGAR 10 ¼ B184 (3) GREAT CANFIELD 1 / TAKELEY STATION 5 (4) GREAT DUNMOW 3 ¼ / BRAINTREE B184. Arm (2) has two attachments on lower edge that once held CHELMSFORD plate. On arm (3) the word STATION is left painted white. BRAINTREE on either side of arm (4) are name plates covering up the original legend believed to be CHELMSFORD. <1>
Sources
- <1> SEX65969 Report: Nicholls, J.V.. 2006. Essex Survey of Cast Iron Signposts 2002-2006.