Old Milestone by the A6, south of Low Hesket
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Image: © CF Smith Taken: 2 Dec 2009
Metal plates attached to stone post by the A6, in parish of HESKET (EDEN District), on the verge on the east side of the A6 between Low Hesket and High Hesket, 65 metres south-southeast of Court Thorn Surgery. Carlisle red stone numeral, erected by the Carlisle & Eamont Bridge turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- : 10 : : 8 : Milestone Society National ID: CU_PRCL10