Old Milestone by the A675, Blackburn Road, Higher Walton
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Old Milestone by the A675, Blackburn Road, Higher Walton
Image: © Ashley Preston Taken: 23 Aug 2024
Carved stone post by the A675, in parish of BAMBER BRIDGE (SOUTH RIBBLE District), Albert Terrace, Blackburn Road, opposite Swan Inn, on Northeast side of road. Old Preston stone, erected by the Blackburn to Walton Cop turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- TO PRESTON 3 MILES TO BLACKBURN 8 MILES Milestone Society National ID: LA_PSBB03.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.741799
Longitude
-2.641723