Water Company Boundary Marker near Silsden
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Water Company Boundary Marker near Silsden
Image: © Mel Towler Taken: 23 Jul 2026
Inscribed "BCWW 1858" this boundary stone marks the land of Bradford Corporation Water Works. Possibly marking the Nidd Aqueduct that runs from Scar House in Nidderdale to Chew Heights. Marked "Stone" on 19th century maps. Milestone Society National ID: YW_BCWWSI01em
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Image Location
Latitude
53.896458
Longitude
-1.907898