Old Milestone, A304, (Former A427). Lutterworth Road, Walcote
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Old Milestone, A304, (Former A427). Lutterworth Road, Walcote
Image: © Milestone Society Taken: Unknown
The milestone is located opposite the road to Woodside Farm, on the verge, on the south side of the road. Parish of Misterton (Harborough District). Cast iron post, Illston iron casting design, erected by the Market Harborough & Coventry turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- TO / LUTTERWORTH / 2 / MILES : : {Royal Arms of Queen Victoria} : : TO / HARBORO / 11 / MILES : : JOSEPH / ILLSTON / VICTORIA FOUNDRY / LEICESTER Grade II Listed, List Entry Number: 1360772 https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1360772 Milestone Society National ID: LE_LUMH02
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Image Location
Latitude
52.44945
Longitude
-1.160667