2015

SJ5687 : Grade 2 listed milestone, Penketh

taken 9 years ago, near to Penketh, Warrington, England

Grade 2 listed milestone, Penketh
Grade 2 listed milestone, Penketh
Described on the National Heritage List for England as "Late C19 milestone unusual in marking distances to buildings rather than places. Represents significant historic interest as a reminder of the area's transport history and changing road patterns. Late C19, whitewashed stone. Triangular, downward sloping top. Lettering reads 'PENKETH' (top); 'TO WIDNES TOWN HALL 3 3/4 MILES' (left); 'TO WARRINGTON MARKETGATE 3 MILES'. Milestone erected between 1882 - 1894-6.

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SJ5687, 30 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Matt Harrop   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Wednesday, 10 June, 2015   (more nearby)
Submitted
Thursday, 11 June, 2015
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SJ 5607 8756 [10m precision]
WGS84: 53:22.9829N 2:39.7141W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SJ 5609 8757
View Direction
West-southwest (about 247 degrees)
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