Old Milepost by the A6, north of Shap
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Old Milepost by the A6, north of Shap
Image: © Terry Moore Taken: 15 Jul 2018
Cast iron post by the A6, in parish of SHAP (EDEN District), North of Shap, 350m South of junction to Sleagill; 60m South of lay-by, by the road, on East side of road. Winder iron casting, erected by the Heronsyke & Eamont Bridge turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- : SHAP / 1 / MILE : : 1825 : : PENRITH / 9½ / MILES : : T.Winder / Gatebeck / Foundry : Restored and set upright July 2018. Listed. Milestone Society National ID: WE_SPPR01.
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Image Location
Latitude
54.539868
Longitude
-2.680339