Old Milestone by the A59, Preston New Road, east of the M6

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Old Milestone by the A59, Preston New Road, east of the M6

Image: © Ashley Preston Taken: 29 Aug 2024

Carved stone post by the A59, in parish of SAMLESBURY (SOUTH RIBBLE District), Preston New Road, 400m East of the M6, eastbound carriageway on verge, on South side of road. Salmesbury stone, erected by the Blackburn & Preston turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- : 3 / MILES / TO / PRESTON : : 6¾ / MILES / TO / BLACKBURN : Milestone Society National ID: LA_PSBBA03.

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