Old Milestone, Egford Hill, Frome

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Old Milestone, Egford Hill, Frome

Image: © JR Dowding Taken: 31 Jan 2008

The milestone is located 27m east of Egford Hill Farmhouse, set into the wall beside the road, on the north side of the road. Parish of Selwood (Mendip District). Metal plate attached to stone post, Frome iron plate design, erected by the Frome turnpike trust in the 18th century. Inscription reads:- FROME 1 / WELLS / (14) Grade II listed, List Entry Number: 1058886 https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1058886 Milestone Society National ID: SO_FRWL01

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Image Location

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Latitude
51.231237
Longitude
-2.344268