Description

ETCHILHAMPTON A342, The Lydeway SU 05 NW at SU 029598 (north side) 9/164 Wayside Monument (formerly listed as The Long Monument) 19.3.62 II

Monument. C18. Limestone. Rusticated plinth with cornice. Square central section with chamfered corners bearing inscriptions on each face on grey stone tablets. Upper moulded cornice and cresting a lion rampant, one paw missing, with an iron tail. Inscription on east, south and west sides identical, reading: A. D. this monument from a general sense of gratitude / was erected to the Memory of / JAMES LONG / late of Wedhampton Esqre / whose publick spirit and benevolance / which he ever exercised for the service / of Mankind, were remarkably exerted / in planning, promoting and compleating this New Road / An: Dom. 1?68 / By which/ a former tedious and dangerous Way / over the adjacent Hill / is avoided / to the great Pleasure and convenience of Travellers / IN RECTO DECUS. Fourth side: By Permission Michael Tichb(ourne) Esq. (Wilts Notes & Queries, iii, 181-2)

Listing NGR: SU0295559828

External Links

• Wikidata Q26574709

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