NHER 56551 (Structure record) - 18th century milestone marking Norwich 14 miles and Ipswich 29 miles
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Summary
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TM18NE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | TIVETSHALL ST MARGARET, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
One of 14 surviving milestones along the former Norwich to Scole Turnpike, marking Norwich 14 miles and Ipswich 29 miles. This turnpike was created in 1768/1769, running from the junction with the Norwich to Thetford Turnpike just south of St Stephen's Gate to Scole bridge on the Suffolk border, and lasted for 106 years before being disturnpiked in 1874.
(S1) contains information regarding this and other milestones along the turnpike.
D. Holburn (HES), 18 January 2012.
December 2025. HER Enhancement: Forestry Commission Project K.
The milestone is visible on Google Street View image dated October 2023 (S2).
J. Powell (Norfolk County Council Environment Service), 12 December 2025
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Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (0)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Dec 12 2025 11:32AM