Old milestone
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Old milestone
Image: © John Riddell Taken: 30 Sep 2021
The milestone on Beresford Rise in Dedridge near to the A71 has been moved away from the hedge and set into its own paved area. This style of milestone was set up by the Calder District Turnpike Trust. The original legend, probably painted on, would have been Edinburgh 13 Carnwath 15.
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Image Location
Latitude
55.879195
Longitude
-3.497862