Bow Bells Milestone, East Hoathly
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Bow Bells Milestone, East Hoathly
Image: © Simon Carey Taken: 1 Apr 2012
The 48 mile sign located near the centre of East Hoathly and one of a sequence of milestones built by the Union Point to Langney Bridge Turnpike Trust in 1754. The stretch between Hailsham and East Grinstead largely following the course of the modern A22 contains the longest sequence of milestones still extant in the country. At the top is the buckle of the Pelham family who resided in nearby Halland House and supported the construction of the turnpike, next comes the number of miles between this point and the Bow Bells of London which is depicted as a bow and three bells.
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Image Location
Latitude
50.926081
Longitude
0.164404