NHER 56743 (Structure record) - 18th century milestone marking Downham 6F
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Summary
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF60SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | DOWNHAM MARKET, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
One of 8 surviving milestones along the former King's Lynn, Downham Market and Stoke Ferry turnpike. This turnpike was set up in 1770 and ran from South Gate, King's Lynn to East Walton, Narborough, Stoke Ferry and Downham Market, however, milestones have only survived along the latter two routes.
This milestone is unique along this turnpike, as it is the only one not of the gravestone-shaped series. Instead, it consists of two metal plates fixed to a stone post. The inscription is also different to that of the other milestones, reading: "Wimbotsham/6 F. to the/Checker/in Downham".
(S1) gives further information on this turnpike and the milestones along it.
D. Holburn (HES), 22 February 2012.
Associated Sources (1)
- <S1> SNF83348 Article in Serial: Haines, C. 1997. Norfolk Milestones part VII. Journal of the Norfolk Industrial Archaeology Society Vol 6, No 2. Vol 6, No 2, pp 35-45. p 38.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (0)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
May 29 2018 4:06PM