Old Milestone by the A572, Swinton
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Old Milestone by the A572, Swinton
Image: © Debbie Williams Taken: 6 Oct 2024
Carved stone post by the A572, in parish of Salford (Salford District), buried in the pavement, by brick wall on South side of road. St Helens stone, erected by the Bolton & St Helens turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription once read:- SWINTON TO MANCHESTER 4 MILES TO LEIGH 9 MILES Milestone Society National ID: LA_MCLH04.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.506869
Longitude
-2.323828