Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPump and milestone

Pump and milestone

England
List entry 1004929
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Pump and milestone is a Victorian-era roadside structure located in Lincolnshire, England. The monument comprises a functional water pump paired with a distance marker, reflecting the practical infrastructure developments of the nineteenth century. Such combined installations served both travellers requiring fresh water and those needing directional guidance along the county's roads. The structure represents the standardised provision of public amenities that characterised Victorian road improvement and maintenance practices.

Pump and milestone is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004929. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Pump and milestone?

Pump and milestone is a Victorian-era roadside structure located in Lincolnshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004929.

Who is responsible for protecting Pump and milestone?

Pump and milestone is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1004929.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pump and milestone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Iron Age settlement (2 km), Churchyard cross, St Vincent's churchyard (2.4 km), Castle Hill (2.5 km).

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