Old Milestone by the A24, Clapham Common South Side
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Old Milestone by the A24, Clapham Common South Side
Image: © A Rosevear Taken: 22 Jul 2001
Carved stone post by the A24 & A205 junction, in parish of CLAPHAM (LAMBETH District), Clapham Common South Side, on traffic island junction with The Avenue, on West side of road. Surrey limestone pillar, erected by the Epsom, Ewell, Tooting etc. turnpike trust in the 18th century. Inscription reads:- : ROYAL / EXCHANGE / 5 / MILES : : WHITEHALL / 4½ / MILES : Carved benchmark front lower. Grade II Listed by Historic England, List Entry Number: 1475097 https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1475097 Milestone Society National ID: SY_LA05
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Image Location
Latitude
51.45388
Longitude
-0.146769