New Fingerpost Signs

Final Fingerposts Restoration Completed in Dodcott-cum-Wilkesley

After a two year long restoration project, the third and final fingerpost in the parish of Dodcott Cum Wilkesley has been finished. Painstakingly and carefully repaired, it now sits proudly at the junction of Lodmore Lane, just outside Burleydam.

These fingerposts would have been an important part of guiding travellers for over 100 years until the post war deterioration has left them in a state of poor repair.

Beautifully restored by David Gosling of Signpost Restoration, who has been in charge of the repairs and restoration of all three posts in the parish, it represents the culmination of a lifetime of knowledge and experience. Now the fingerpost which is painted white with smart black edging will sit proud at the meeting of these two important local roads.

The post was manufactured by the local foundry of WH Smith & Co in Whitchurch, probably in the early 1900's, and carries the company name in the casting at the foot of the post. Although, in the age of digital mapping, such traditional wayside signage is no longer an important aid to travelling the aesthetic value of these historic structures is deemed important to the maintenance of rural distinctiveness and this was the view of the parish council to instigate a restoration programme. Which can also been seen from the below restoration of the Goldsmith fingerpost
For more information please contact:

Dodcott cum Wilkesley Parish Council
Councillor Clive Pownall, Deputy Chair
E: livevonne@hotmail.com Tel: 07890 189236

Signpost Restoration Ltd
Mr David Gosling 07803 282876

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