Old Milestone by the A596, north east of Maryport
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Old Milestone by the A596, north east of Maryport
Image: © Barbara Todd Taken: 7 Sep 2023
Stone post by the A596 (Metal plate missing), in parish of MARYPORT (ALLERDALE District), Netherhall, South of B5300 junction, in wall and tarmac; opposite LPE289, on West side of road. Wigton curved red stone, erected by the Cockermouth & Maryport turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription once read:- (WORKINGTON) (7) (WIGTON) (16) Carved benchmark on top. Milestone Society National ID: CU_WGWO16
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Image Location
Latitude
54.719815
Longitude
-3.482742