Old Milestone, A61, Alwoodley Gates crossroads, Wigton
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Old Milestone, A61, Alwoodley Gates crossroads, Wigton
Image: © Christine Minto Taken: 30 Jan 2006
Located on the West side of road, on verge just north of traffic lights. Metal plate attached to stone post, WR casting design, erected by Leeds & Harrogate turnpike trust, 19th century. Inscription reads: HAREWOOD / 3 MILES / HARROGATE / 10 MILES // LEEDS / 5 MILES // LEEDS & HARROGATE / ROAD / WIGTON Grade II listed by Historic England. see https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1226239 Milestone Society National ID: YW_LEHG05
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Image Location
Latitude
53.862398
Longitude
-1.527388