Old milestone
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Old milestone
Image: © Hilary Jones Taken: 2 Jul 2022
Travelling towards Settle near Skir Beck, the thickness of the backing stone on these West Riding CC milestones can be appreciated. 615 were set up all over the old West Riding in 12 months from 1893/94. It is Grade II listed 1301418.
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Image Location
Latitude
54.03161
Longitude
-2.280568