This shot was taken yesterday and would probably had remained unposted for a while were it not for today's photo on Mike's site. The coincidence spooked me so much that I had to post this today.

I took the shot as I too like these signs as objects of curiosity. Mine doesn't have the lovely texture of Mike's but I like the complimentary colours and the care taken not to paint the sign brown.

My post was also going to be an explanation of what these signs mean. Although mine was to be slightly different to Mike's. I've always thought that the hydrant was 4ft from the wall and 1ft down. Doesn't make sense now I think of it though and a little Googling confirms Mike is right.