Early 20th century signpost at Lower Green, Langley (EHER 40826)

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Summary

Signpost from the 1920s to 1930s made of cast iron and manufactured by Maldon Iron Works.

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Grid reference	TL 4370 3453 (point)
Civil Parish	LANGLEY, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX

Type and Period

SIGNPOST (Early 20th century - 1901 AD to 1932 AD)

Description

Signpost from the 1920s to 1930s made of cast iron and manufactured by Maldon Iron Works. It has a circular section tapered post with a conical finial and three rectangular 10½-inch arms reading LANGLEY UPPER GREEN / ELMDON / SAFFRON WALDEN (2) LITTLE CHRISHALL 2½ / BARLEY 4 / ROYSTON 7 (3) CLAVERING 3 / MEESDEN 1½ / NEWPORT 6½ / BISHOPS STORTFORD 10½. Arm (1) is a replacement without miles. <1> Set No.1 on Maldon Iron Works order No. R/301 dated 28/7/1934. <2>

Sources

<1> SEX65969 Report: Nicholls, J.V.. 2006. Essex Survey of Cast Iron Signposts 2002-2006.
<2> SEX65859 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Nicholls, J.V.. 1934-1936. Maldon Iron Works Order Book No. 19. p.1189.

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