2006

D3905 : Milepost, Drains Bay

taken 18 years ago, near to Larne, Co Antrim, Northern Ireland

Milepost, Drains Bay
Milepost, Drains Bay

This milepost is on the Antrim coast road at Drains Bay. It shows the distances in statute miles. The road was built between 1832 and 1843. The Irish mile fell into disuse after 1826.
Irish Milestones and Mileposts

Irish milestones and mileposts, many of which can still be found around the country. There are several different designs and are found beside both roads and canals.


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Category: Milepost
This photo is linked from: Automatic Clusters: · Antrim Coast Road [5] · Milepost [4] · Miles [3] Other Photos: · Milepost near Glenarm · Milepost, Drains Bay · Milepost, Drains Bay · Milestone, Banbridge (1) Title Clusters: · Milepost, Drains Bay [3] ·
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D3905, 37 images   (more nearby 🔍)
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Albert Bridge   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Monday, 19 June, 2006   (more nearby)
Submitted
Monday, 19 June, 2006
Subject Location
Irish: geotagged! D 39 05 [1000m precision]
WGS84: 54:52.6645N 5:49.6421W
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WEST (about 270 degrees)
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