Old Milepost by the A523, near Broadhurst, Waterhouses parish
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Old Milepost by the A523, near Broadhurst, Waterhouses parish
Image: © J Higgins Taken: 1 Jan 2000
Cast iron post by the A523, in parish of Waterhouses (Staffordshire Moorlands District), near Broadhurst, on the verge, on Southwest side of road. Ashbourne iron bobbin, erected by the Ashbourne to Leek & Congleton turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- : LEEK / 9 / MILES. : : LONDON 146 MILES. : : ASHBᴺ / 6 / MILES. : Maker:- : JAMES BASSETT ASHBOURNE 1834.: Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1192358 https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1192358 Milestone Society National ID: ST_LKAB09
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Image Location
Latitude
53.042894
Longitude
-1.852403