Old milestone
Introduction
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Old milestone
Image: © Chris Minto Taken: 21 May 2023
This West Riding CC milestone on the A669 , Oldham Road, at the junction with Parkfield Road is in the middle of another makeover. It is one of 615 set up all over the old, pre 1974, West Riding in 1893/93. Gill & Frank Stead, stonemasons, of Mirfield won the contract and the milestones had to be erected in a 12 month period or they would incur a penalty. They completed the work in the 12 months and were paid £1,400. They asked for an extra £126 for unforseen work but were only granted £68!
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Image Location
Latitude
53.538494
Longitude
-2.028329