Old Milestone by the former A303, west of Horton Cross

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Old Milestone by the former A303, west of Horton Cross

Image: © Tim Beer Taken: 3 Sep 2024

Stone post (plate lost) by the UC road (was A303), in parish of Horton (South Somerset District), West of Horton Cross, near junction with Sugg's Lane, on wide grass verge, between road and footpath, on South side of road. Ilminster iron plate, erected by the Honiton & Ilminster turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription once read:- (ILMINSTER) (2) (HONITON) (14½) One plate above the other. Rivet benchmark on top back. Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1174847 https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1174847 Milestone Society National ID: SO_IMHO02

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Image Location

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Latitude
50.931781
Longitude
-2.95063