Old Milestone, on an unclassified road (was A65), Draughton, Skipton Road
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Old Milestone, on an unclassified road (was A65), Draughton, Skipton Road
Image: © Christine Minto Taken: 2 Feb 2006
On section of cut off old road about 150m W from junction. Located on the North side of road. Metal plate attached to stone post, WR casting design, erected by Skipton & Otley turnpike trust, 19th century. Alternative views see http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1030493 & http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1029031 Inscription reads: ILKLEY / 6¼ MILES / OTLEY / 12¾ MILES // SKIPTON / 3 MILES // SKIPTON & OTLEY / ROAD / DRAUGHTON Grade II listed by Historic England. Milestone Society National ID: YN_SKOT03
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Image Location
Latitude
53.967305
Longitude
-1.948137