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Cast iron finger post, Millbridge Crossroads

A Grade II Listed Building in Shortfield Common, Surrey

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Coordinates

Latitude: 51.174 / 51°10'26"N

Longitude: -0.7884 / 0°47'18"W

OS Eastings: 484798

OS Northings: 142332

OS Grid: SU847423

Mapcode National: GBR DBP.CH1

Mapcode Global: VHDY8.9R2F

Plus Code: 9C3X56F6+HM

Entry Name: Cast iron finger post, Millbridge Crossroads

Listing Date: 10 September 1993

Grade: II

Source: Historic England

Source ID: 1253073

English Heritage Legacy ID: 436203

ID on this website: 101253073

Location: Millbridge, Waverley, Surrey, GU10

County: Surrey

District: Waverley

Civil Parish: Frensham

Built-Up Area: Shortfield Common

Traditional County: Surrey

Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Surrey

Church of England Parish: Frensham

Church of England Diocese: Guildford

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Description


This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 4 March 2025 to amend the name and address and reformat the text to current standards.

SU 84 SW
525-/3/10004

FRENSHAM
A287 MILLBRIDGE CROSSROADS
Cast iron finger post

II
Finger post, probably late C19. Cast iron structure with central post an eight-sided column on a plinth with two bands about 2 ft above the base, a decorative finial and four sign boards, two arms high and two arms lower, terminating in hands with extended index fingers. One high board reads 'TO SHORTFIELD COMMON ½ MILE - BATTS CORNER 2½ MILES.' Other high board reads 'TO TILFORD 2½ MILES - ELSTEAD 5½- GODALMING 8½.' One low board reads 'TO FRENSHAM POND 1¼ MILES - CHURT 2½ - HINDHEAD 7.' Other low board reads 'TO FARNHAM 3 MILES'. A rare and decorative type of signpost.

This finger post is situated in the garden of Alison Cottage, The Reeds Road.

Listing NGR: SU8479842332

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