Old Milepost by the A6, Derby Road, Kegworth

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Old Milepost by the A6, Derby Road, Kegworth

Image: © J Higgins Taken: 1 Nov 2004

Cast iron post by the A6, in parish of Kegworth (North West Leicestershire District), Derby Road; opposite junction with Borough Street, against wall between Nos. 4 and 5, on West side of road. Gamble iron casting, erected by the Loughborough to Cavendish Bridge turnpike trust in the 19th century. Refurbished 17ᵗʰ August 2019, see: Image Inscription reads:- : DERBY / 11 / PARISH : : TO / LONDON / 115 : : LOUGH / BRO / 6 / KEG / (WORTH) : Maker:- : GAMBLE : Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1074167 https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1074167 Milestone Society National ID: LE_LM115

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Image Location

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Latitude
52.836403
Longitude
-1.279438