Old Milepost by the A49 in Stretton
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Old Milepost by the A49 in Stretton
Image: © Gillian Oakes Taken: 1 Jan 2003
Cast iron post by the A49, in parish of Stretton (Warrington District), Pewterspear, half mile North of Stretton Cross Roads, in pavement, back to low brick wall. Cast iron CCC1896, erected by the County Council in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- : GREAT BUDWORTH / 5 MILES / NORTHWICH 8 : : CHESHIRE / 1896 / COUNTY COUNCIL : : STOCKTON HEATH / 1¾ MILES / WARRINGTON 3 : Maker:- : W H SMITH & CO / MAKERS / WHITCHURCH: Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1392450 https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1392450 Milestone Society National ID: CH_WANW03
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Image Location
Latitude
53.345229
Longitude
-2.576104