20th century signpost at Wenden Lofts, south of Elmdon (EHER 40837)
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Summary
A signpost from the 1920s to 1930s. It is cast iron and manufactured by Stanton of Derbyshire.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 4696 3800 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WENDEN LOFTS, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
A signpost from the 1920s to 1930s. It is cast iron and manufactured by Stanton of Derbyshire. It has a circular section tapered post with raised ring decoration and a narrow annulus finial reading PARISH OF WENDEN LOFTS. There are three arms reading (1) WENDENS AMBO 3 ¼ / AUDLEY END RY STN 3 ¾ / SAFFRON WALDEN 5 1/3 B1039 (3) ELMDON 1 / CHRISHALL GRANGE 4 / ICKLETON 4¾ (3) CHRISHALL / GREAT CHISHALL / ROYSTON. Arms (1) and (2) are original with rounded ends. (3) is a modern fabricated arm attached to broken arm stub. <1>
Sources
- <1> SEX65969 Report: Nicholls, J.V.. 2006. Essex Survey of Cast Iron Signposts 2002-2006.