Milestone, Burton
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Milestone, Burton
Image: © Mr Red Taken: 25 Jul 2026
An original milestone on what was a turnpike administered by the Pucklechurch to Christian Malford Turnpike Trust. The trust held committee meetings at the Salutation Inn, in the Gibb a hamlet near Castle Comb. Christian Malford was the focus for several 18ᵗʰC turnpikes. Rivet benchmark on top representing 41.0m Above Sea Level Inscription (lost plate): [Bristol 14 / Christian Malford 11] Milestone Society National ID: WI_CMBR11
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Image Location
Latitude
51.510292
Longitude
-2.288702