Remains of 1844 benchmark beside door of Near Boot Inn
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Remains of 1844 benchmark beside door of Near Boot Inn
Image: © Luke Shaw Taken: 16 Apr 2021
The Ordnance Survey published abstract for the Carlisle to North Shields Survey of 1844/5 describes the benchmark as 'No. 8. Mark on jamb of door of the Old Boot Inn, at junction of roads ; 1.87 ft. above surface' levelled at 98.166 feet above Liverpool Datum
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Image Location
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54.913224
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-2.919207