Old Milepost by the A53, Buxton Road, Leek Parish
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Old Milepost by the A53, Buxton Road, Leek Parish
Image: © J Higgins Taken: Unknown
The milestone is located north west of Haregate, on the verge in front of drystone wall and hedge, on the south east side of road. Parish of Leek (Staffordshire Moorlands District). Cast iron post, green iron bobbin design, erected by the Leek & Hassop, Middlehills & Buxton turnpike trust in the 19th century. The milestone appears to have been relocated from the farm junction further North. Inscription reads:- : LEEK / 1 / MILE : : BUXTON / 11 / MILES : : WM GREEN. MACCLESFIELD : Grade II Listed. List Entry Number: 1268634 https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1268634 Milestone Society National ID: ST_LKBX01
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Image Location
Latitude
53.116444
Longitude
-2.001274