Old Milestone, A643, Lindley Moor Road, junction with Crossland Road
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Old Milestone, A643, Lindley Moor Road, junction with Crossland Road
Image: © David Garside Taken: 12 Apr 2021
The milestone is located on the south west corner of the junction, having been recently moved a short distance as part of planned site development. Carved stone post, erected in the 18th century. For the original location, see https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6743189 , https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6743211 , https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6757544. Inscription reads:- South East face: To / (B)righouse / iii mile(s). / {hand pointing right} Marsden 5 miles {Hand pointing left} : North East face: To / Milnsbridge / 2 miles / {Hand pointing left} / (H)all(i)f(ax) / 4 mls / {hand pointing right} / A Mallin(son) / Surveyo(r) / 1755 : Grade II* Listed. List Entry Number: 1403442, https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1403442 Milestone Society National ID: YW_XHUDf
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Image Location
Latitude
53.667093
Longitude
-1.839292