Historic posts given listed buildings status
10 coal duty boundary posts in the Epping Forest district have been given Grade II listed buildings status.
About coal duty boundary posts
Coal duty boundary posts, also known as coal duty markers, played an important role in the administration of the coal duties levied on coal entering the City of London. Originally, there were around 280 posts, and about 210 remain today.
The posts mark the points at which duties on coal were payable as it was transported into London. Their purpose was to give notice of where the boundary ran so no-one could claim ignorance of liability to pay the duties. They were first installed in the 1860’s.
The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport decided to add 10 Coal Duty Boundary Posts to the List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest on 20 and 21 March.
Boundary post locations
The buildings below are now listed at Grade II under the provisions of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990. Click on the links to find details on the Historic England website:
- Coal duty boundary post, south side of Epping Road
- Lambourne coal duty boundary post
- Coal duty boundary post, south side of Waltham Road
- Coal duty boundary post opposite The Boundary, Debden Lane / Loughton Lane
- Waltham Abbey coal duty boundary post, south of Bumble’s Green Lane
- Coal duty boundary post approximately 400m east of Wake Arms Roundabout on B172
- Coal duty post on railway embankment approximately 85m south-east of Theydon Park Road
- Coal Duty Boundary Post on the south side of the footpath, near The Cottage
- Coal duty boundary post on the south side of the footpath, approximately 150m west of Coleman’s Lane
- Chigwell coal duty boundary marker
Reasons for designation
Their designation was made upon the recommendation of Historic England, who acknowledge the historic and architectural significance of the buildings. They are now protected as part of our nation’s heritage.
The mid-19th century coal duty boundary markers were cast by Henry Grissell of the Regent’s Canal Ironworks.
Fascinating addition to our districts heritage
It’s great to see these unique posts are now protected by law, a fascinating addition to our districts heritage now recognised for their historical and architectural significance.
With their new protected status, I hope the 10 posts in the Epping Forest district will be around for future generations to enjoy.
Councillor Ken Williamson, Shaping our District portfolio holder
Want to know more?
If you have any questions or need further clarification, please contact the Conservation Team, email ContactLB@EppingForestDC.gov.uk.
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