Old milestone
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Old milestone
Image: © Chris Minto Taken: 5 Mar 2023
This is one of three remaining plated milestones on the 11.7 mile Red House (northern end of A1(M) Doncaster By-pass) to Crofton (east of Wakefield) turnpike first enacted in 1741. The village of North Elmsall has been by-passed twice. The milestone, standing at Milestone House on Hall Lane is well-cared for. It is Grade II listed 1265112.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.608613
Longitude
-1.282203