Two OS Benchmarks on Timlet Bridge on Neachley Lane in Shropshire. The first is the Pheon from the original C19th Pivot cut into one of the coping stones on the SW Parapet. The second Benchmark is the Cut Mark on the NE Parapet that was Levelled in 1961. More details in ALT

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For #benchmarkmonday the HM Govt of Gibraltar's Ministry of Heritage setting the err... benchmark by highlighting & including Benchmarks in their history (tap the link) > ministryforheritage.gi/heritage-and-a…

A new blog - Grooves are on the Church - highlighting some local churches (Telford, Shropshire) which have evidence of the medieval practice of using holy & sacred dust in potions & medicines - click the link below rowleyanth.wordpress.com/2025/06/14/gro…

For #benchmarkmonday the Cut Mark within Exchange House in Oakengates, Telford. The Cut Mark dates from 1961, while the former Labour Exchange, aka Dole Office, was built & finished in March 1938 and officially opened in May of the same year #localhistory #oakengates #telford

Check out this different perspective of Stokesay Castle. 😍 Located in Shropshire, it is one of the best-preserved fortified medieval manor houses in England. See more of England's historic sites with military connections from the air: ➡️ bit.ly/EnglandMilitar…

I was the Wrekin for the Solstice Sunrise - here the rising sun is seen looking over the summit's Trig Pillar's Spider

"Sometimes I sits and thinks, sometimes I just sits"

Boscobel House became famous after the future Charles II hid himself in an oak tree near the house to evade Parliamentarian forces in 1651. 🌳 The story of his escape became public and 29 May became known as Oak Apple Day. Explore your local heritage ➡️ historicengland.org.uk/local/location…

Calling all men - will you help to inform a new government strategy to tackle the male life expectancy gap? The Government are inviting men of all ages to feed into England’s first ever men’s health strategy. Take part in the 12-week call for evidence via consultations.dhsc.gov.uk/mens-health-st…

The Grade-I Listed St Peter's Church in Norbury, Staffs. The Nave & Chancel date from the C14th; cut into the sandstone of the south-face are at least three examples of scratch-dials, simple sundials allowing the clergy to determine the time & when to call parishioners to prayer

A cycle ride today that included a stretch of the Shropshire Union Canal from Norbury Junction to Codsall. Some great scenery along the way but the towpath after Brewood took some navigating - the triffids were out in force.

We have announced CAPITAL&CENTRIC as our preferred developer for the residential site around Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings. The development will create high-quality homes while preserving the legacy of the world’s first iron-framed building. Read more: ➡️ bit.ly/ShrewsburyFlax…

A new blog - this one about the latest round of Church Crawling and medieval Scratch Dials (simple sundials) on the Grade-I Listed St Peter's Church in Norbury, Staffs. rowleyanth.wordpress.com/2025/07/17/scr… #churchcrawling #scratchdials

An OS Benchmark on an isolated wall within the northern section of the Granville Nature Reserve - previously the site of the Muxton Bridge Colliery - in Telford The Cut Mark isn't recorded within the OS Records nor is it showing on any of the available historical maps.

Just finished the excellent 'Church Going - a Stonemason's Guide to the Churches of the British Isles' by CHURCH GOING with Andrew Ziminski FSA & SPAB 🇺🇦 I found this an absorbing read describing the features & their history that you may find on or in a medieval church - recommended! waterstones.com/book/church-go…

For #mondaymaps an extract from Plate-V of Robert Baugh's 1808 map of Shropshire showing the various Tub Boat Canals and the Incline Planes & Tunnels of what is now Telford Not showing is the Newport Canal - this wasn't constructed until 1835 See ALT for some more details

An interesting article on OS Benchmarks in Ireland and their link to ownership, authority and, from that, folklore. "benchmarks and particularly the broad arrow, can be seen not only as tools of measurement... but also authority and ownership" Link > amp.rte.ie/amp/1525673/

We're sure some of you have noticed, the column is getting some work done! A little bit of restoration is happening, so we thought we'd have a throwback to a previous time - these fellas look like they're having a lot of fun back in 1967. [PH/S/13/A/4/109-111]

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