Milestone, A6108
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Milestone, A6108
Image: © Maigheach-gheal Taken: 17 Oct 2010
Milestone in the village of Skeeby placed by the Darlington to Richmond Turnpike Trust. The need for better roads brought about the Turnpike Trusts which were bodies set up by local businessmen to improve certain roads by charging tolls. Each scheme required an Act of Parliament. The first in England was in 1663, but the great majority of Turnpike Trusts were established from circa 1750.
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Image Location
Latitude
54.418805
Longitude
-1.690682