Old milestone
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Old milestone
Image: © Chris Minto Taken: 15 Jul 2012
On the A57 between junction 31 of the M1 and Todwick cross-roads is the third in the sequence of milestones after Sheffield 8 and 9. Sheffield 10/Worksop 8. They may date from the turnpike era. The Worksop to Attercliffe turnpike was operative from 1764 to 1881. It was 16 miles long with 5 main gates and 3 side gates. The plate from this stone may have been removed in 1940. There is an OS pin in the top. It is Grade II listed 1151906.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.362127
Longitude
-1.264562