Old Milestone by the A665, Bury New Road, Bury parish
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Old Milestone by the A665, Bury New Road, Bury parish
Image: © Mike Faherty Taken: 26 Jan 2009
Carved stone plaque by the A665, in parish of BURY (BURY District), Bury New Road, attached to old Red King pub, No. 158-162, on East side of road. Erected by a private company in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- : To / RADCLIFFE / BRIDGE. / 1 MILE / & / 1100 YARDS / {<-arrow} : : WHITEFIELD : : To / MANCHESTER / TOWN HALL. / 5 MILES / & / 500 YARDS / {arrow->} : : TO BURY 3½ MILES. : Listed. Milestone Society National ID: LA_MABY05
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Image Location
Latitude
53.547683
Longitude
-2.293171