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Old Milestone by the A365, Caen Hill, Poulshot
Metal plate attached to stone post by the A365, in parish of POULSHOT (KENNET District), bottom of Caen Hill, West end of dual carriageway, 85m West of lane to Poulshot, on wide verge, close to met station mast, on South side of road. Burt iron casting, erected by the Devizes (consolidated) turnpike trust in the 19th century.
Not visible on Streetview in April 2021.
Inscription reads:-
: BATH / (?) : : LONDON / 9(1) : : DEVIZES / (2) :
Maker:-
: BURT / DEVIZES :
Grade II listed.
List Entry Number: 1243111 https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1243111
Milestone Society National ID: WI_LB_BADZ19.
Image: © M Faherty
Taken: 8 Jun 2007
0.09 miles
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The B3101 to Rowde
Image: © Anthony Parkes
Taken: 2 Aug 2021
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Upper Foxhanger's Farm
A fine old farmhouse backing on to the Kennet and Avon Canal.
Image: © Oliver Dixon
Taken: 5 Jun 2016
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Upper Foxhangers Farmhouse
Upper Foxhangers Farmhouse was built in the early 19th century. Constructed of red brick with a stone slate front roof and Bridgwater tiles on the rear. Seen from Marsh Lane. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1243485
Image: © Michael Dibb
Taken: 17 Jan 2023
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Old stables at Upper Foxhanger's Farm
The Kennet and Avon Canal lies immediately behind.
Image: © Oliver Dixon
Taken: 5 Jun 2016
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The Kennet & Avon Canal
Image: © Steve Daniels
Taken: 2 May 2010
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Rowde, lock No 27
Descending from Caen Hill, on the Kennet & Avon Canal. http://www.wiltshiretouristguide.com/Articles/Article_157.asp
Image: © Mike Faherty
Taken: 9 Jan 2016
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Caen Hill Locks [46]
Seen from above, this is lock number 27.
There are 29 locks raising the Kennet and Avon Canal 272 feet in a distance of two miles up Caen Hill near Devizes. Designed by engineer John Rennie, the sixteen locks (numbers 29 to 44) which form the steepest part are a Scheduled Ancient Monument.
Image: © Michael Dibb
Taken: 17 Jan 2023
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Kennet and Avon Canal near Upper Foxhanger's Farm
Looking west from the towpath adjacent to Upper Foxhanger's Farm.
Image: © Simon Mortimer
Taken: 6 Aug 2012
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Caen Hill Locks [47]
Seen from below, this is lock number 27.
There are 29 locks raising the Kennet and Avon Canal 272 feet in a distance of two miles up Caen Hill near Devizes. Designed by engineer John Rennie, the sixteen locks (numbers 29 to 44) which form the steepest part are a Scheduled Ancient Monument.
Image: © Michael Dibb
Taken: 17 Jan 2023
0.14 miles