Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThe White Lady Milestone, junction of Portsmouth Road and Esher Station Road

The White Lady Milestone, junction of Portsmouth Road and Esher Station Road

England
List entry 1005934
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The White Lady Milestone is a listed milestone marker situated at the junction of Portsmouth Road and Esher Station Road in Surrey. Dating from the turnpike road era, likely the eighteenth or nineteenth century, it represents the infrastructure of improved transport networks that characterised this period. The monument functioned as a wayfinding marker for travellers along the Portsmouth Road, one of England's principal coaching routes, indicating distance to London or other settlements. Its designation as an ancient monument reflects its historical value as evidence of Surrey's development as a transport corridor during the early modern period.

The White Lady Milestone, junction of Portsmouth Road and Esher Station Road is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005934. View the official record →

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What is The White Lady Milestone, junction of Portsmouth Road and Esher Station Road?

The White Lady Milestone is a listed milestone marker situated at the junction of Portsmouth Road and Esher Station Road in Surrey. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005934.

Who is responsible for protecting The White Lady Milestone, junction of Portsmouth Road and Esher Station Road?

The White Lady Milestone, junction of Portsmouth Road and Esher Station Road 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 1005934.

What other scheduled monuments are near The White Lady Milestone, junction of Portsmouth Road and Esher Station Road?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Belvedere, Claremont (2.7 km), Hampton Court Palace (3.1 km), Clattern Bridge (4.7 km).

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