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Brook Close, CARLISLE, CA5 6PW

There is an Ordnance Survey benchmark Image on top of the milestone

Metal plate attached to stone post by the former A595, in parish of THURSBY (ALLERDALE District), North side of Thursby Village Green, against wall in pavement, on North side of road. Carlisle red stone and curved plate, erected by the Cockermouth & Carlisle turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- CARLISLE 6 MILES WIGTON 5 MILES COCKERMOUTH 20½ MILES Carved benchmark and rivet on top. Grade II Listed. List Entry Number: 1144642 https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1144642 Milestone Society National ID: CU_CLCM06.

Ordnance Survey rivet benchmark described on the Bench Mark Database at www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm33882. The benchmark was levelled at 118.946 feet above Liverpool Datum during the 1843/4 Kirkby Kendal to Carlisle Survey: the surveyor's description was 'No. 362. Mark on the 6th milestone from Carlisle ; 3.57 ft. above surface'. The mark was verified in 1969 with a levelled height of 36.354m above Newlyn Datum

The village of Thursby lies to the south west of Carlisle.

There is an Ordnance Survey benchmark Image on the near corner of the bungalow on the 6th quoin above its side path

I am not sure that this is a real Ordnance Survey cut mark benchmark, but possibly recut on the site of a mark levelled at 116.879 feet above Liverpool Datum during the 1843/4 Kirkby Kendal to Carlisle Survey. The surveyor's description was 'No. 361. Mark on South corner of Mr. Mark's house, Thursby Village ; 5.89 ft. above surface'

A traditional village pub which dates from the 18th century (pub website http://www.shipinnthursby.co.uk/ ).

18th Century Inn which was the birthplace of Sir Thomas Bouch, the Victorian engineer. Acquired by the State Management Scheme at an undiscovered date, Scheme records show it was sold to Scottish & Newcastle on 17 April 1973. Still trading. This is the back of the premises - the front being in shadow. For a 2013 view, see: Image] . For other views taken in April 2017, see: Image] , Image] , Image] , Image] and Image] . For information on Sir Thomas Bouch, see Wikipedia at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Bouch Photograph is for record only - I have no connection with this business and cannot advise on its products or services.

The pub sign, depicting a Royal Navy warship (probably a frigate) dating from the period 1707-1805. For information on this building, see: Image] .