NHER 56555 (Structure record) - 18th century milestone marking Norwich 18 miles and Ipswich 25 miles
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Summary
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TM18SE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SCOLE, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
One of 14 surviving milestones along the former Norwich to Scole Turnpike, marking Norwich 18 miles and Ipswich 25 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.
January 2026. HER Enhancement: Forestry Commission Project K.
The milestone is visible on Google Street View image dated August 2023 (S2).
J. Powell (Norfolk County Council Environment Service), 06 January 2026
Associated Sources (2)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (0)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Jan 6 2026 4:34PM