City of London Coal Duty Stone, east of Theydon Bois to Debden railway line (EHER 4087)

A boundary stone of the City of London Coal Duty on the south east side of the Central Line (formerly the Theydon Bois to Debden railway line). It was restored in 1998 and re-erected after being recovered from undergrowth. The boundary post was Listed at Grade II by Historic England in 2025.

London Coal Duty Boundary stone. <1> City of London Coal Duty Boundary stone on the south east side of central line 1500 yards south of Theydon Bois station. <2> <3> 1996. Field survey. A tall, approximately 4m, stone obelisk situated 1500m south of Theydon Bois station on embankment under trees within railway perimeter. On the shaft is the City of London shield, (Nail type 4c). Inscription on the plinth 14 and 15 VIC / c 146. The boundary that this stone marks has been almost unchanged since before 1062 AD. Site inspected December 1996. <4> In 1998 London Underground strengthened and rebuilt some of the embankments of the Central Line between Theydon Bois and London. During this work the Boundary Stone was removed from the undergrowth, restored and re-erected in its original place. The stone is mde of marble in four sections. The plinth is in three parts with the obelisk as one section. The obelisk bears the coat of arms of the City Of London in relief and the plinth has 1415 VIC C146 carved into it. The overall height is between 12 to 15 feet. The obelisk was re-erected and officially opened by the local MP on June 22nd 1998. <5> March 2025. Grade II listed. The boundary post was Listed at Grade II by Historic England on 20 March 2025. <6> NRHE data transfer: BS (NAT). <7>