Old Milestone by the A594, south of Dearham
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Image: © CF Smith Taken: 15 Aug 2005
Metal plate attached to stone post by the A594, in parish of DEARHAM (ALLERDALE District), Dearham, South West of crossroads near 30 sign, on grass verge against wall, on South side of road. Carlisle red stone & curved plate, erected by the Cockermouth & Maryport turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- COCKERMOUTH COURT-HOUSE 5 MILES MARYPORT MARKET-PLACE 2¼ MILES Carved benchmark and rivet on top. Grade II Listed. List Entry Number: 1144507 https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1144507 Milestone Society National ID: CU_CMMP05.