Hamilton-Wenham 1F (H-W1F, PN-15) - U.S. Historic Survey Stones and Monuments on Waymarking.com

This is one of many granite posts used to mark points on the boundary lines between towns in Massachusetts, in this case, the Town of Hamilton and the Town of Wenham. The letters "H" (for Hamilton) and "W" (for Wenham) are inscribed on opposite sides. It is approximately eight inches square and three feet high.

The marker is located near the northwest corner of Pleasant Pond, between the pond and the Recreation Area parking lot.

The next adjacent marker heading northwest is Hamilton-Wenham 1G, 120 yards.
The next adjacent marker heading southeast is Hamilton-Wenham 1E, 0.2 mile.

Monumentation Type: Stone post Monument Category: County/Municipal boundary marker Accessible to general public: yes County: Essex County USGS Quad: Salem Other Coordinates details: This marker is not in the MassHighway Town Corners database. This may be because the town line does not change direction as it passes the boundary post, and thus doesn't qualify as a "corner". Monumentation Type (if other): Not listed Monument Category (if other): Not listed Explain Non-Public access: Not listed Historical significance: Not listed Monument Website: Not listed NGS PID: Not listed Other Coordinates: Not Listed Approximate date of monument: Not listed

Visit Instructions:
1. A closeup photo of the monument is required.
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2. A 'distant' photo including the monument in the view is highly recommended. Include the compass direction you faced when you took the picture.

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Date Logged Log User Rating   08/04/2012 NewEnglandHiker visited it