Old Milestone by the A682, north of Gisburn
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Old Milestone by the A682, north of Gisburn
Image: © C Minto Taken: 17 Feb 2004
Carved stone post by the A682, in parish of NEWSHOLME (RIBBLE VALLEY District), a mile North of Gisburn, near stream on longish flat road, on East side of road. Erected by the Gisburne & Long Preston turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- : To / Gisburn / 1 / Mile : : To / Settle / 10 / Miles : Carved benchmark on back and rivet on top. Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1317581 https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1317581 Milestone Society National ID: YW_GNSE01.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.949418
Longitude
-2.26036