Old Milestone, Middle Road, by Manor Road junction
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Old Milestone, Middle Road, by Manor Road junction
Image: © JR Dowding Taken: 9 Dec 2010
The milestone is now located by the telephone box, back from the road under the tree, on the north side of road. The original location is unknown but is possibly the M5 junction near Puriton. Parish of Cossington (Sedgmoor District). Metal plate attached to stone post, Bridgwater small iron plate design, erected by the Bridgwater turnpike trust in the 18th century. Inscription reads:- 4 Miles to B.Water Milestone Society National ID: SO_BGHB04A
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Image Location
Latitude
51.157544
Longitude
-2.920315