Old Milestone by the A6, Garstang Road, Broughton Parish
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Old Milestone by the A6, Garstang Road, Broughton Parish
Image: © J Higgins Taken: 1 May 2009
The milestone is located by the Harris Orphanage, on the West side of road by the roadside. Parish of Broughton (Preston District). Metal plate attached to stone post, Garstang flowing text design, erected by the Preston & Garstang turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- To / Garstang / 8¾ / Miles : : To / Preston / 2 Miles Grade II listed, List Entry Number: 1073527 https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1073527 Milestone Society National ID: LA_PSGS02
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Image Location
Latitude
53.784995
Longitude
-2.711956