Monument record MLI89011 - Milepost, Bicker Road, Swineshead

Summary

Mid 19th century milepost at Bicker Road, Swineshead

Type and Period (1)

  • (Post Medieval to Modern - 1835 AD to 2050 AD)

Protected Status/Designation

Full Description

Mid 19th century milepost at Bicker Road, Swineshead. It is made of cast-iron, and is triangular in plan with a square base. It is inscribed with the makers name 'HOWDEN & SON, BOSTON, 1835' in the top panel, 'SLEAFORD 13 MILES' and 'HOLBEACH 13 MILES' in the respective side panels, and 'SWINESHEAD' at the base. For the full description and the legal address of this listed building please refer to the appropriate entry in the National Heritage List for England. {1}{2}{3}{4} The milepost was inspected as part of a condition survey of historic milestones in Boston Borough, conducted in early 2020. It was found to be in a relatively good condition at that time, with only limited signs of rust. {5}

Sources/Archives (6)

  •  Bibliographic Reference: Neil R. Wright. 1983. A Guide to the Industrial Archaeology of Lincolnshire Including South Humberside. no.83, p.34.
  •  Bibliographic Reference: Neil R. Wright. 2004. Lincolnshire's Industrial Heritage - A Guide. BN31, p.13.
  •  Index: The Milestone Society. 2001->. Historic Milestone Society Database. LI_SLHB13.
  •  Index: Department of the Environment. 1988. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 7/73.
  •  Website: Historic England (formerly English Heritage). 2011->. The National Heritage List for England. http://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/. 1360519.
  •  Report: Lincolnshire County Council. 2020. Historical Milestones: Boston District. pp.49-50.

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Location

Grid reference TF 2420 3881 (point) Estimated from Sources
Civil Parish SWINESHEAD, BOSTON, LINCOLNSHIRE

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Record last edited

Apr 16 2026 10:10AM

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