Across Lincolnshire there are many old
roadsigns along lanes and country roads. At first
glance, they may not look anything special, but on
closer inspection, you may notice that some of them are
quite different to modern metal signs. Their posts are
iron or concrete, with wooden arms pointing travellers
in the right direction, and many were painted
distinctively in black and white. Each area or district
even had its own distinctive style. Sadly today, many
are in a sorry state of repair, and others have gone
missing over the years.
The TRiL group, a partnership between the LWCS, Lincolnshire County
Council’s (LCC) Highways department, Heritage Trust of
Lincolnshire and local historians refurbished over 100
signs in the AONB during 2004/05. During 2005/06 work in
the
Wolds
focused on replacing 14 of the metal signs with the
traditional signs along two of the popular historic
corridors – the Bluestone Heath Road and parts of
Barton Street.
Special care was taken to research the often unique
wording of many of these new signs. The replacements
have improved the visual character of the historic route
ways by highlighting the local distinctiveness created
by the traditional AONB signs. This extremely successful
project has had an immediate impact in raising the
quality of the local environment and has helped to
reinforce the special identity of the AONB. The project
continues to be very well received by residents and
visitors and we hope creates a sense of ownership and
caring for the area. Lincolnshire County Council and
lead partners are now working on a Countywide initiative
– ‘Every Street Matters’, which will be an opportunity
to look at all elements of road and street signage in
both village, town and rural settings.
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