A Milestone in the History of the Parish!
The Milestone 19 that had been missing for many years was found in February 2016 and subsequently restored by the Milestone Society and local volunteers.
Milestone 19 - rediscovered and ready for restoration, February 2016
Photo Miranda and Martin Skillings
The Milestone Society was established in May 2001 and the Society's stated aim is to "identify, record, research, conserve and interpret for public benefit the milestones and other waymarkers of the British Isles".
A milestone in Holme-next-the-Sea that had been missing for many years was found in February, 2016 by Miranda and Martin Skillings of Brancaster who are both members of the Milestone Society.
The milestone was subsequently repaired with the help of the Society. In July, 2016 children from Holme-next-the-Sea were invited to help with the final painting of the restored milestone. As a result of all this work and dedication, milestone 19 is now once again standing proudly in its place just opposite Drove Orchards on the A149.
Holme-next-the-Sea children helping to paint the milestone. Back L to R: Freddy Wright and Emily Wright. Front L to R: Oliver Felgate and Freddy Williamson, 3rd July 2016
Photo Kevin Felgate
Almost there! 13th July, 2016
Photo Kevin Felgate
The milestone is lowered into its rightful place, 13th July 2016
Photo Kevin Felgate
Standing proud once again, 11th August 2016
Photo Tony Foster