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Astute Place, CORSHAM, SN13 0EP

Copenacre Quarry was converted into a Naval Stores Depot (part of Spring Quarry Naval Stores Depot) and was in use from the 1940's to the mid 1990's. Here we see a telephone box and a Stores Manager's office in the background. It has now become a dumping ground for the adjoining Hartham Quarry.

Milestone beside the A4. Milestones did not come into general use until the Turnpike Act of 1766 made them compulsory on turnpike roads, these roads were built by private enterprise under licence from the Government and maintained by tolls on those who used them. Before this Act milestones were put up occasionally, often as charitable acts and commemorations. Many Turnpike Act stones still exist. They are usually 2-3 ft high, with the initial letter or abbreviation of the nearest market town show on two faces, and the distance from it. Worn bench mark on side http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm33843

The early 19th milestone has a rusty cast iron plate which no longer gives the distance to Bath. For a wider view Image and there is a worn bench mark on it http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm33843 Milestones are the original roadside heritage features with many dating back hundreds of years and these historic items are under threat from highway developments.

Bath Rd, 8 miles from Bath. South side of the road opposite modern houses. To / Bath Milestone Society National ID: WI_LB_BACN08

Bath limestone with iron plate by the B3109, in parish of Box (North Wiltshire District), roadside, North side of the road. Plate lost since 2000, stone block still set in wall. Inscription reads:- 99 Miles from Hyde Park Corner 8 Miles from BATH Milestone Society National ID: WI_LB_BABHc08