Old Milestone by the A49, near Clayton Woods
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Old Milestone by the A49, near Clayton Woods
Image: © J Higgins Taken: 1 Oct 2008
Carved stone post by the A49, in parish of CLAYTON LE WOODS (CHORLEY District), Cuerden Farm, by the road, on East side of road, in low hedge. Lancs. CC stone triangle, erected by the County Council in the 19th/20th century. Defaced. Inscription once read:- : (TO WIGAN / 12 / MILES) : : (TO / PRESTON / 5 MILES) : Milestone Society National ID: LA_WGPS12.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.703311
Longitude
-2.672857