Old Milestone, A129, London Road, Wickford
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Old Milestone, A129, London Road, Wickford
Image: © JV Nicholls Taken: 27 Feb 2011
The milestone is located at the Nevendon Road junction, on a small grass verge at the back of the pavement on the south side of road. Parish of Wickford (Basildon District). Carved stone post, erected by the Rochford Hundred (Division of Essex First District) turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- TO / LONDON / 29 MILES / SOUTHEND / 12 MILES / RAYLEIGH / 5 MILES / BILLERICAY / 6 MILES / PARISH OF / WICKFORD Grade II Listed, List Entry Number: 1122214 https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1122214 Milestone Society National ID: EX_BWRY29
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Image Location
Latitude
51.611252
Longitude
0.519641