Old Milepost, A37, Bath Road, North of Shepton Mallet
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Old Milepost, A37, Bath Road, North of Shepton Mallet
Image: © JR Dowding Taken: 3 Jul 2009
The milestone is located opposite the Downside Inn, on the bank on the east side of the road. Parish of Shepton Mallet (Mendip District). Cast iron post, plated iron casting design, erected by the Shepton Mallet turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- SHEPTON / MALLET / 1 : : BATH / 16 : : BRISTOL / 19 Grade II Listed, List Entry Number: 1167921 https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1167921 Milestone Society National ID: SO_SMBR01
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Image Location
Latitude
51.203894
Longitude
-2.539231