The Marks Stones, Whalebone Lane North, Chadwell Heath - Barking and Dagenham
Boundary marker of the Liberty of Havering-atte-Bower, set up in 1642. There are two stones; one inscribed 'Marks Stone' and one inscribed 'Marks Stone Sept 1642'. One stone is broken and in safekeeping, the other remains in its original position. The stones are to be repaired by the quarry operators once restoration of the area is complete. A feasibility report, with funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund in 2015, explored the potential of the site. Discussions between the Local Authority, the Crown Estate and Historic England about the site’s use and maintenance have not progressed.
Site Details
- Designated Site Name:
- THE MARKS STONES (ON EAST SIDE OF ROAD NORTH OF EASTERN AVENUE, SET IN A HEDGE)
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building grade II
- List Entry Number:
- 1079887
- Local Planning Authority:
- Barking and Dagenham
- Site Type:
- Barrier
Location
- Building Name:
- The Marks Stones
- Street Name:
- WHALEBONE LANE NORTH
- County:
- Greater London
- District / Borough:
- Barking and Dagenham
- Parliamentary Constituency:
- Dagenham and Rainham
- Region:
- London and South East
Assessment Information
- Assessment Type:
- Building or structure
- Condition:
- Very bad
- Occupancy / Use:
- Not applicable
- Priority:
- C - Slow decay; no solution agreed
- Previous Priority:
- D
- Ownership:
- Crown
Contact Details
Alex Philpott (LPA) 07925 357065
