A directional sign or marker post that uses a hand-shaped pointer to indicate direction, especially along roads or paths.
From 'hand' (Old English 'hand') + 'post' (Latin 'postis', a pole or stake). Common in Britain and parts of Europe, these posts date back centuries as wayfinding markers.
Handposts are fascinating historical artifacts that reveal how societies guided travelers before GPS—their placement, wear patterns, and style can tell you about trade routes, population centers, and even the literacy levels of people who used them.
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