NHER 56750 (Structure record) - 19th century milestone marking Fakenham 6 miles and Lynn 15 miles
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Summary
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF82NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | EAST RUDHAM, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
One of 6 surviving milestones along the Fakenham to Hillington extension of the Wells to Fakenham turnpike. This turnpike was created in 1826 and ran from Wells to Fakenham via Egmere, Walsingham and Snoring, before being extended in 1828 from Fakenham to Hillington, and then joined a branch of the turnpike running from Lynn East Gate. The turnpike was disturnpiked in 1881.
All of the milestones along this route are triangular in plan, with the parish name inscribed vertically on the spine.
(S1) gives further information on this turnpike and the milestones along it.
D. Holburn (HES), 22 February 2012.
April 2026. HER Enhancement: Forestry Commission Project K.
The milestone is visible on Google Street View image dated November 2024 (S2).
J. Powell (Norfolk County Council Environment Service), 20 April 2026
Associated Sources (2)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (0)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Apr 20 2026 9:40AM