Essex cast iron guideposts in the
CHELMSFORD DISTRICT
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Location: Downham | NGR: TQ 7309 9578 | Date: 18 March 2002 |
| Maker: Unknown | |||
| Details: Click on thumbnail for more images and information. | Credit: John V Nicholls | ||
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Location: Stock. At the corner of Swan Lane. | NGR: TQ 6904 9895 | Date: 16 November 2002 |
| Maker: Maldon Iron Works | |||
| Details: The arm pointing towards WICKFORD is a bolted on repair. The disc finial is of interest as it is inscribed PARISH OF BUTTSBURY, which is no longer an administrative parish. The arms have the circular type logo for Maldon Iron Works. | Credit: John V Nicholls | ||
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Location: Little Leighs | NGR: TL 6984 1856 | Date: Summer 2003 |
| Maker: Maldon Iron Works. | |||
| Details: With three arms and conical finial quite near to Leez Priory. | Credit: David Mansell | ||
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Location: Junction of Gay Bowers Road and Capons Lane, Gay Bowers, Danbury. | NGR: TL 7939 0434 | Date: 6 January 2004 |
| Maker: Maldon Iron Works. | |||
| Details: The sad remains of a Maldon Iron Works 3' 6" post. Not only is it devoid of arms and finial, but the mounting shaft has also gone. | Credit: John V Nicholls | ||
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