Old Milestone by the A664, Rochdale Road, Middleton
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Old Milestone by the A664, Rochdale Road, Middleton
Image: © M Faherty Taken: 26 Jan 2009
Carved stone post by the A664, in parish of MIDDLETON (ROCHDALE District), Rochdale Road junction with Vincent Street, next to bus stop and Black Bull, on East side of road. Erected by the Rochdale & Manchester, Manchester District turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription once read:- : (Rochdale / 5 : : Manchester / 7½) : Milestone Society National ID: LA_RDMA05
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Image Location
Latitude
53.559259
Longitude
-2.191834