Old Milestone, Garland Crescent, Leicester
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Old Milestone, Garland Crescent, Leicester
Image: © Grahame Appleby Taken: 23 Apr 2021
The milestone is located 65m from the junction with Groby Road, on the pavement, beside a bow-topped iron fence, with a stream behind, on the south side of the road. Parish of Leicester (North West Leicestershire District).Carved stone post with metal plate added later, now missing, Ashby slate tombstone design, erected by the Ashby de la Zouch Turnpike Trust in the 18th century. The inscription once read:- Ashby de la Zouch /16 / Leicester / 1 Milestone Society National ID: LE_AZLE16
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Image Location
Latitude
52.64542
Longitude
-1.158695