Old Milestone by A56, Howey Lane junction opposite Netherton Hall PH

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The photograph on this page of Old Milestone by A56, Howey Lane junction opposite Netherton Hall PH by Billy Hufton as part of the Geograph project.

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Old Milestone by A56, Howey Lane junction opposite Netherton Hall PH

Image: © Billy Hufton Taken: 27 Aug 2023

The Milestone is located on grass on the East of the road.  Parish of Frodsham (Vale Royal District). Cast iron post, Cast iron CCC1898 design, erected by the County Coucil in the 19th Century. An earlier photograph can be found here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mals_uk_buses/5237354947  Inscription reads:- HELSBY / 2 MILES / DUNHAM HILL 4 / CHESTER 10 : : FRODSHAM / 1 MILE / WARRINGTON 10: : CHESHIRE / 1898 / COUNTY COUNCIL : : W H SMITH & CO / MAKER / WHITCHURCH Milestone Society National ID: CH_CHWA10

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Image Location

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Latitude
53.287983
Longitude
-2.732585