2006

NY3250 : Old Milestone by the former A595 in Thursby

taken 19 years ago, near to Thursby, Cumbria, England

Old Milestone by the former A595 in Thursby
Old Milestone by the former A595 in Thursby
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
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Milestone Society National ID: CU_CLCM06.

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Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts Primary Subject: Milepost or Milestone Milestoneid: CU CLCM06 other tags: Milestone Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
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CF Smith   (more nearby)
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Milestone Society   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Thursday, 12 January, 2006   (more nearby)
Submitted
Sunday, 10 December, 2017
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NY 32708 50268 [1m precision]
WGS84: 54:50.5610N 3:2.9624W
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OSGB36: geotagged! NY 32708 50268
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