Old Milestone by the A5086, east of Papcastle
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Old Milestone by the A5086, east of Papcastle
Image: © Barbara Todd Taken: 9 Nov 2023
Metal plate attached to stone post by the A5086, in parish of PAPCASTLE (ALLERDALE District), Belle Vue, Papcastle roundabout, in bank behind young oak trees, on South side of road. Carlisle red stone & curved plate, erected by the Cockermouth & Maryport turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- COCKERMOUTH COURT-HOUSE 1 MILE MARYPORT MARKET-PLACE 6¼ MILES Grade II Listed. List Entry Number: 1138138 https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1138138 Milestone Society National ID: CU_CMMP01.
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Image Location
Latitude
54.672092
Longitude
-3.375256