Replica Milestone by the A572, Newton Road, Lane Head
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Image: © M Faherty Taken: 1 Sep 2009
Carved stone post by the A572, in parish of GOLBORNE (WIGAN District), Newton Road; Lane Head, on the verge at entrance to Toby Carvery, on West side of road. St Helens stone, original erected by the Bolton & St Helens turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- LOWTON TO BOLTON 11 MILES TO ST. HELENS 8 MILES Milestone Society National ID: LA_BOSH11R