Wayside Monument

Wayside Monument is an 18th-century limestone structure located on the north side of the A342 in Etchilhampton. It features a rusticated plinth with a cornice and a square central section with chamfered corners. Each face of the monument bears inscriptions on grey stone tablets. The upper part has a moulded cornice and a cresting with a lion rampant, although one paw is missing, and it has an iron tail. The inscriptions on the east, south, and west sides are identical and read: "A. D. this monument from a general sense of gratitude / was erected to the Memory of / JAMES LONG / late of Wedhampton Esqre / whose publick spirit and benevolance / which he ever exercised for the service / of Mankind, were remarkably exerted / in planning, promoting and compleating this New Road / An: Dom. 1?68 / By which/ a former tedious and dangerous Way / over the adjacent Hill / is avoided / to the great Pleasure and convenience of Travellers / IN RECTO DECUS." The fourth side includes the inscription: "By Permission Michael Tichb(ourne) Esq."