Old milepost

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Old milepost

Image: © Chris Minto Taken: 24 Aug 2025

This milepost is on Leeds Road in Bramhope. This style of post was set up when the new road between Leeds and Otley was built in 1838. It is built into the wall north of Breary Lane near EP181. The London Mileage is 193¼ and it is 7 miles north of Leeds. Grade II listed - 1253384 Milestone Society ID - YW_LEOT07

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Image Location

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Latitude
53.885006
Longitude
-1.616588