Old Milestone, A449, Wells Road
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Old Milestone, A449, Wells Road
Image: © David Beacham Taken: 11 Mar 2015
The milestone is located by the south side of the gate into 121 Wells Road, in the hedge, on the west side of the road. Parish of Malvern Wells, (Malvern Hills District). Carved stone post (plate lost), Worcester Cross iron plate design, erected by the Worcester turnpike trust in the 19th century. The plate is now located in the Butcher's Row Museum, Bromyard. Inscription once read:- TO / WORCESTER / CROSS 10 / MILES Carved benchmark on top left Milestone Society National ID: WO_WOLB10
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Image Location
Latitude
52.087695
Longitude
-2.33315