Goldings Hill in Loughton c1905 (Image: Gary Stone) (Image: Gary Stone)
Goldings Hill, Loughton, c1905 is a recent addition to this part of Loughton and dates from 1774.
It was built to reduce the sharp angle of the hill which was putting a strain on horses carrying heavy loads on the old 'lower' road (seen on the right) that still runs parallel today.
- Gary Stone is a local historian: Instagram - @loughtonhistory
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