Ember Lane
From Dittopedia
The well-known 18th century White Lady milestone near what was once called the Orleans Arms still gives a direction (one mile) to Ember Court. [2]
Standing outside what was once called the Orleans Arms, this eight-foot high white milestone is dated 1767. Probably erected by Arthur Onslow, the Lord of the Manor of Sandon and living then at Embercourt, it appears to be constructed from millstones. It would serve to encourage travellers to use the Hampton Court Bridge rather than the toll road ahead. It is said to have received its nickname from sailors passing at night when it was lit. [1]
In 1773, the Onslows persuaded Parliament to allow them to divert Ember Lane, which until then ran in front of their mansion, before crossing the River Ember by the Imber wire mills, on its way to East Molesey. [2]
References
- 1. Esher Residents Association
- 2. Burchett, P. 1984. A Historical Sketch of THAMES DITTON. Surrey: Thames Ditton and Weston Green Residents' Association. ISBN 0-904-81120-4.
Categories: Roads | Hanoverian | 1767 | 1773
