Old Milepost, A537, Chelford Road, Ollerton
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Old Milepost, A537, Chelford Road, Ollerton
Image: © J Higgins Taken: 1 Jul 2003
The milestone is located just north of Ollerton Cross Roads, on the grass verge, on the south west side of road. Parish of Ollerton (Macclesfield District). Cast iron post, Old acorn open book design, erected by the Macclesfield & Nether Tabley turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- TO / MACCLESFIELD / 9¼ / MILES : : OLLERTON : : TO / KNUTSFORD / 2 / MILES Grade II listed List Entry Number: 1139303 https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1139303 Milestone Society National ID: CH_KFMF02
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Image Location
Latitude
53.287259
Longitude
-2.336714