Old Milepost by the B6528, Main Street, Horsley Parish
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Image: © IA Davison Taken: 1 May 2000
Metal post with attached metal plate by the B6528, in parish of HORSLEY (CASTLE MORPETH District), Main Street, opposite Highcrofts junction, in footpath against stone retaining wall of garden, on North side of road. Smith Patterson iron shield, erected by the Hexham turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- NEWCASTLE 10 {arrow to right} HEXHAM {arrow to left} 10½ C 47¾ Maker:- : SMITH PATTERSON / & CO / BLAYDON : Milestone Society National ID: NB_NCHX10.