Old Guide Stone, A423, White Stone, Withington

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Old Guide Stone, A423, White Stone, Withington

Image: © Milestone Society Taken: Unknown

A guide stone adapted from a wayside cross, with octagonal shaft and square top with chamfered edges; leaded holes that perhaps once held crosslets. The eroded lettering on three sides states: "This is the road to Hereford" , "This is the Road to Worcester", and a partial date of 17xx. Possibly originally a Roman milestone, near the Kenchester military road, inscribed LEG. Grade II listed, List entry number 1180080 https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1180080 Milestone Society National ID: HF_HFWO04A

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Image Location

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Latitude
52.081482
Longitude
-2.636939