Old Milestone, A6024, Woodhead Road, Thongsbridge
Introduction
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Old Milestone, A6024, Woodhead Road, Thongsbridge
Image: © Christine Minto Taken: 31 Dec 2005
Located on the East side of road, in verge, nr bend, opp. stone gateposts & entrance, no name. Carved stone post, Holmfirth stone design, erected by Huddersfield & Woodhead turnpike trust, 18th century. Alternative views see https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4268398 & https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4268394 Inscription reads: 5 / Miles to / Huddersfield / Woodhead / 8½ Grade II listed by Historic England. see https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1134853 Milestone Society National ID: YW_HUWH05
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Image Location
Latitude
53.587635
Longitude
-1.776389