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 wayside structure located in Lincolnshire, England, dating to the nineteenth century. The monument comprises a functional water pump and an associated milestone, representing the infrastructure of rural transport and daily life during the industrial period. Such combined structures served travellers and local communities by providing fresh water and directional information along important routes. The survival of both elements together demonstrates the practical arrangements typical of Victorian roadside provision in rural England.

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 wayside structure located in Lincolnshire, England, dating to the nineteenth century. 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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