Old Milepost, Crewe Road, (former B5071), Shavington
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Old Milepost, Crewe Road, (former B5071), Shavington
Image: © Ian Scrimgeour Taken: 27 Apr 2013
The milestone is located on the grass verge in front of the house opposite No 98, on the north-west side of the road. Parish of Shavington cum Gresty (Crewe and Nantwich District). Cast iron post, cast iron CCC1898 design, erected by the County Council in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- : CREWE / 2 MILES : : CHESHIRE / 1898 / COUNTY COUNCIL : : WYBUNBURY / 2¼ MILES / AUDLEM 8½ / MARKET / DRAYTON 15 : Maker:- : W H SMITH & CO / MAKERS / WHITCHURCH : Milestone Society National ID: CH_CWMD02
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Image Location
Latitude
53.064374
Longitude
-2.444907