Old Milestone by the A572, Southworth Road, Newton le Willows
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Image: © J Higgins Taken: 1 Sep 2008
Carved stone post by the A572, in parish of Newton-le-Willows (St Helens District), Newton-le-Willows, junction with Mere Road, on North side of road. St Helens stone, erected by the Bolton & St Helens turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription once read:- (TO) (BOLTON) (13 MILES) (TO) (ST.HELENS) (6 MILES) Merseyside HER. https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=3314268&resourceID=1970 Milestone Society National ID: LA_BOSH13