Phil Sutters' photos with the keyword: notice

This sign was outside a bakers on the hill up from Lewes station. I make no guarantees about the efficacy of this method of keeping out of kidnappers' hands, but it sounds like a reasonable excuse for a bit of bakery product!

I find it a bit sad that historic artefacts like this get separated from their original locality. The message is a bit imprecise to our eyes, but when one didn't have loads or vehicles with specified weights, I suppose that this was saying "This is OK for general use, but if you have a big load or heavy vehicle consider whether the bridge can carry it." This type of quirky sign is often copied. so this could be a repro.

Anyone got any (sensible) suggestions as what this refers to - a water trough? (Police Notice would be a bit over the top)