Old Milestone, Peak Forest Canal
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Old Milestone, Peak Forest Canal
Image: © Mr Red Taken: 23 Jun 2021
Looking south to a short tunnel. The other end of the tunnel is a more modern rail bridge whose arch is a perfect inverted catenary. See Image The milestone does not show evidence of having had an inscription but would represent: Inscription: Dukinfield Junction 4½ / Bugsworth Basin 10 Milestone Society National ID: PFC-04½
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Image Location
Latitude
53.417868
Longitude
-2.098137