Old Milestone, on an unclassified road (was A1), N of Wetherby at exit onto A1 by-pass.
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Old Milestone, on an unclassified road (was A1), N of Wetherby at exit onto A1 by-pass.
Image: © Christine Minto Taken: 29 Dec 2005
2009 by-pass, by-passed by new motorway. In 2020 (ish) the milepost is situated in a local road called Scrifftain lane. Located on the West side of road, near gate to house used as offices. Metal plate attached to concrete post, WR Casting design, erected by Ferrybridge & Boroughbridge turnpike trust, 19th century. Alternative views see http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6686988 & http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4130219 & http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3798528 Inscription reads: BOROUGHBRIDGE / 11 MILES // WETHERBY / 1¼ MILES / ABERFORD / 8½ MILES / FERRY / BRIDGE / 18 MILES / DONCASTER / 33 MILES // FERRYBRIDGE / & / BOROUGHBRIDGE / ROAD / KIRK DEIGHTON Milestone Society National ID: YN_FBBB18
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Image Location
Latitude
53.945539
Longitude
-1.388415