The Shirehall milestone - detail
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The Shirehall milestone - detail
Image: © Richard Law Taken: 21 Feb 2010
The apparent 'narrowness' of the stone is an effect of perspective, as I wanted to show both sides of it at the same time. The stone dates from the late 18th century, and was Grade II listed https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101255092-mile-post-on-roundabout-at-junction-with-abbey-foregate-at-sj-5063-1205-shrewsbury#.XAGwctSLTGg in 1972.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.70314
Longitude
-2.731629