Old Milepost by the former A66, Carleton Road, West of Frenchfield, Penrith Parish
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Old Milepost by the former A66, Carleton Road, West of Frenchfield, Penrith Parish
Image: © Terry Moore Taken: 28 Jun 2021
The milestone is located near a barn, at the back of the footpath, against a stone wall, on the East side of road. Metal post with attached metal plates, Appleby plate design, erected by the Brough & Eamont Bridge turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- APPLEBY / 12 / MILES : : BOWER / PRNR : : PENRITH / 1 / MILE Carved benchmark on front edge. The milestone was fully restored by Terry Moore in 2021 with local funding supplemented by a contribution from The Milestone Society. See also https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5623101 Milestone Society National ID: CU_PRAP01
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Image Location
Latitude
54.659182
Longitude
-2.727782