Milepost on the A5 near Bells Lane
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Milepost on the A5 near Bells Lane
Image: © Richard Law Taken: 20 Apr 2023
A cast-iron milepost, possibly moved a few yards to the SE from its original position when the bridge over Bage Way was built. It dates from the early 19th century, was erected by the local turnpike organisation (the Watling Street, Shrewsbury District & Branch), and was Grade II listed https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101271366-mile-post-at-junction-with-bell-lane-shrewsbury & https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1271366?section=official-list-entry in 1995.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.705466
Longitude
-2.734983