Old milestone
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Old milestone
Image: © Chris Minto Taken: 19 Mar 2023
The Leeds to Wakefield turnpike road was first enacted in 1761 and lasted until the 1870s. It was 8.3 miles long. This milestone in Lofthouse Gate, outside 124 Leeds Road, Hopkinsons Cottage, is the only one remaining from that era. Although the pavement is built up around it, the metal peg suggests that a plate was cast with the legends. Perhaps Leeds 6, Wakefield 3. Note the brick in the wall with the makers name, Armitage.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.724036
Longitude
-1.496507