Old milestone
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Old milestone
Image: © Chris Minto Taken: 13 Aug 2023
This West Riding CC milestone dating from 1893/94 has not been painted since first recorded for the Milestone Society 20 years ago. It is on the east side of the A62, Leeds Road, Heckmondwike, just north of Six Lane Ends junction, A651/B6117. Birstall is now spelt with two Ls. Left face-HUDDERSFIELD/7 MILES Right face-LEEDS/8 MILES/BIRSTAL/1¼ MILES Top-BIRSTAL & HUDDERSFIELD/ROAD/HECKMONDWIKE BRAYSHAW & BOOTH/MAKERS.LIVERSEDGE on the bevel.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.717376
Longitude
-1.6763