Boundary Stone Collection

The milestone or ban pole at Halfweg, 1780. Creator: Jacques Kuyper
The milestone or ban pole at Halfweg, 1780. Stone distance marker at Halfweg (halfway)

Horsepond near a Boundary Stone, c.1651-c.1654. Creator: Philips Wouwerman
Horsepond near a Boundary Stone, c.1651-c.1654

England / Scotland boundary stone on the A68, Jedburgh, Scotish Borders, Scotland, Great Britain

Cippo in the shape of a warriors head found in the Orvieto necropolis of Crocifisso del Tufo, 520-30 BC
6263015 Cippo in the shape of a warriors head found in the Orvieto necropolis of Crocifisso del Tufo, 520-30 BC by Etruscan, (6th century BC); Museo Claudio Faina, Orvieto

Assyrian and Babylonian Relics at the British Museum (engraving)
1622351 Assyrian and Babylonian Relics at the British Museum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Assyrian and Babylonian Relics at the British Museum)

The Serallo, and Boundary-Stone dividing the Spanish Territory from Morocco (engraving)
2772805 The Serallo, and Boundary-Stone dividing the Spanish Territory from Morocco (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Serallo)

The Thames and Medway Conservancy (engraving)
1096314 The Thames and Medway Conservancy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Thames and Medway Conservancy)

Boundary stone, fragment, 699-694 BC (basalt)
1216404 Boundary stone, fragment, 699-694 BC (basalt) by Mesopotamian; 16x10x6 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Lord Mayors View of the Thames (engraving)
1617270 The Lord Mayors View of the Thames (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lord Mayors View of the Thames)

Here are a few of the quaint survivals of other ages that still delight the town and country folk of Merrie England. Unless you want to be inverted

Boundary stone between the City of London and the borough of Southwark, London, c1820. Erected in 1818 during the mayoralty of Christopher Smith

Boundary stone between the City of London and Southwark, 1819. Artist: TA
Boundary stone between the City of London and Southwark, 1819. Inscribed boundary stone between the City of London and the borough of Southwark on Newington Causeway erected during the mayorality of

Babylonian boundary-stone (kudurru) of the time of King Nebuchadnezzar I of Babylon, c1125-1104 BC
Babylonian boundary-stone (kudurru) of the time of King Nebuchadnezzar I of Babylon, about 1125-1104 BC. From Sippar, southern Iraq

Babylonian boundary-stone, bearing the symbols of the Gods on the stone, representing Gods who protect the deed

Kudurru (boundary stone) of Nazimatrut-Tash, taken from Babylon to Susa c. 12th century BC, from the Louvres collection

Portrait of Babylonian King Marduk-Nadin-Akke in black limestone. This appears on a Babylonian boundary-stone, recording the purchase of a field on the Shumunder Canal, by Marduk-Nasir

Babylonian boundary-stone recording a gift of land
A Babylonian boundary stone (kudurru), Kassite dynasty, about 1125-1100 BC, probably from southern Iraq. The cuneiform inscription records the gift of land near Edina in South Babylonia to Gula-eresh

Red rock, c. 1895 (oil on canvas) (also see 287557)
XIR869805 Red rock, c.1895 (oil on canvas) (also see 287557) by Cezanne, Paul (1839-1906); 92x68 cm; Musee de l Orangerie, Paris, France; (add.info.: Le rocher rouge; near Tholonet)

The Lord Mayors View of the Thames: the Ceremony at the Boundary Stone, at Staines, Uk, 1846

Boundary Stone of Gezer, in Palestine, Discovered by M. Clermont-Ganneau, 1874

Red rock, c. 1895 (oil on canvas) (also see 869805)
XIR287557 Red rock, c.1895 (oil on canvas) (also see 869805) by Cezanne, Paul (1839-1906); 92x68 cm; Musee de l Orangerie, Paris, France; (add.info.: Le rocher rouge; near Tholonet)

Boundary Stone Of Gezer, In Palestine, Discovered By M. Clermont-ganneau, 1874

The Lord Mayors View of the Thames: the Ceremony at the Boundary Stone, at Staines, Uk, 1846

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"Tracing the Markers of History: Boundary Stones Across Time and Space" From the ancient Babylonian kudurru to the boundary stone on England's A68, these markers have stood as silent witnesses to territorial divisions throughout history. In Jedburgh, Scottish Borders, Scotland, an unassuming stone marks the border between England and Scotland. Dating back centuries, it serves as a reminder of long-standing disputes and agreements that shaped nations. Traveling further back in time, we encounter the Babylonian boundary-stone (kudurru) from King Nebuchadnezzar I's reign. Crafted around 1125-1104 BC, this artifact showcases intricate carvings depicting gods and symbols of power. It symbolizes not only territorial boundaries but also religious beliefs ingrained in ancient Mesopotamia. Venturing into Italy's Orvieto necropolis lies a cippo resembling a warrior's head. Created during 520-30 BC, this enigmatic piece adds another layer to our understanding of past civilizations' customs and rituals surrounding death. The British Museum houses Assyrian and Babylonian relics that provide invaluable insights into their respective cultures. Engravings depict scenes of conquests and rulers asserting dominance over vast territories through imposing boundary stones. Crossing continents to North Africa reveals an engraving showcasing The Serallo—a boundary-stone separating Spanish territory from Morocco—underscoring geopolitical tensions spanning centuries. Closer to home is an engraving representing The Thames and Medway Conservancy—an organization responsible for maintaining navigational boundaries along these iconic rivers in England. This depiction highlights how even natural features can serve as dividing lines with practical implications for trade and transportation. Delving deeper into history brings us face-to-face with fragments like a basalt boundary stone dating back to 699-694 BC. Though incomplete, its survival speaks volumes about human efforts to demarcate land ownership since antiquity.