Early 20th century signpost at Broadfield Common, north of Hatfield Heath (EHER 40841)
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Summary
Signpost of the 1920s to 1930s of cast iron and manufactured by Maldon Iron Works.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 5535 1857 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HATFIELD HEATH, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
| Civil Parish | HATFIELD BROAD OAK, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Monument description derived from merging EHER 40841 and 40842.
2002-2006. Survey.
Signpost of 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 HATFIELD HEATH with E.C.C. STICK NO BILLS in centre. It has one 10 ½ inch arm (fabricated replacement bolted to broken stub) reading TAKELEY / BISHOPS STORTFORD and two 7-inch arms reading (1) MATCHING (2) FRIARS FARM. The cast letters on arm (2) read FRYERS FARM but over-painted. <1>
Sources
- <1> SEX65969 Report: Nicholls, J.V.. 2006. Essex Survey of Cast Iron Signposts 2002-2006.