Old Milepost by the A359, High Road, Galhampton
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Old Milepost by the A359, High Road, Galhampton
Image: © M Dixon Taken: 1 Dec 2001
Metal post with attached metal plate by the A359, in parish of CASTLE CARY (SOUTH SOMERSET District), High Road, near crossroads in Galhampton village, in long grass in front of hedge, on West side of road. Wightman iron casting, erected by the Langport, Somerton & Castle Cary turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- : (CASTLE CAREY / 2 / SHEPTON / MALLET / 10) : : ILCHESTER / 8½ / MILES : Maker:- : WIGHTMAN FOUNDRY : Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1177466 https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1177466 Milestone Society National ID: SO_BNIC04.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.063163
Longitude
-2.526348