Old Milepost by the A3400, Stratford Road, Tredington
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Image: © Milestone Society Taken: 28 Jul 2017
Cast iron post with wooden attachment, by the A3400 (was A34), in parish of Tredington (Stratford on Avon District), Stratford Road, North of Post Office, by "Hillcrest" 17m West of The Lodge, on verge in front of house, on West side of road. Erected by the Stratford to Long Compton Turnpike Trust in the 19th century. Refurbished in 2017 by local members of the Milestone Society and local organisations, assisted by the Heritage Lottery Fund. For pre-restoration view, see Image Inscription reads:- : SHIPSTON / {hand to left} 2 MILES : : LONDON / 84 : : STRATFORD / 8¼ MILES {hand to right} : Grade II listed by Historic England. List Entry Number: 1454476 https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1454476 Milestone Society National ID: WA_SFOX08.