Old guidestone
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Old guidestone
Image: © Chris Minto Taken: 18 Jun 2023
This plaque on the railings surrounding the stoop explains about is origins. GUIDEPOSTS (STOOPS). Since travellers often lost their way in bad weather, in 1697 the Justices were ordered to erect guideposts (stoops) on moorland tracks and where highways crossed. This stoop dates from 1738 and is a Grade II* listed monument. The distances given are in 'long' or 'customary' miles. Refurbished 2007 Kirklees Council, Kirkburton Parish Council and the Milestone Society.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.599718
Longitude
-1.750335