Old milepost
Introduction
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Old milepost
Image: © Hilary Jones Taken: 25 Apr 2022
The furthest north of mileposts remaining on the road from York to Thirsk. It is thought this style of post was cast at the Norby Foundry between 1835-60. ('Thirsk Past and Present' by Wyan and Foggitt 1980. Page 6). Although leaning slightly it may be fixed to a large stone or piece of concrete under soil level. It is on the raised verge on Ingramgate between the old main road and a service road in front of the houses. It is special because of the sheep & lamb, the drover and the crest which were on the original casting.
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Image Location
Latitude
54.233058
Longitude
-1.337997