NHER 56408 (Structure record) - 19th century milestone marking Fakenham 22 miles and Norwich 2 miles
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Summary
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG21SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HELLESDON, BROADLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
Milestone marking Fakenham 22 miles and Norwich 2 miles and also incorporating an OS benchmark. One of 12 surviving milestones along the former Norwich to Fakenham turnpike. It was created in 1823 and was disturnpiked in 1880. The route of the turnpike is unknown however the First Edition Ordnance Survey map shows that it followed the same route as the present A1067.
(S1) gives a description of this and other milestones along this route.
D. Holburn (HES), 20 December 2011.
April 2026. HER Enhancement: Forestry Commission Project K.
The milestone is visible on Google Street View image dated May 2024 (S2).
J. Powell (Norfolk County Council Environment Service), 15 April 2026
Associated Sources (2)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (0)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Apr 15 2026 9:09AM