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NZ2389 : Old Milestone east of Longhirst

taken 1 year ago, near to Longhirst, Northumberland, England

Old Milestone east of Longhirst
Old Milestone east of Longhirst
Carved stone post by the UC road, in parish of LONGHIRST (CASTLE MORPETH District), Longhirst Colliery Crossing Station, on grass verge in stone wall, on South side of road. Cresswell triangle stones, erected by the Shields & Morpeth & Branches turnpike trust in the 19th century.

Inscription reads:-
: MORPETH / (IV / MILES) : : CRESSWELL / (V / MILES) :

Grade II listed.
List Entry Number: 1042123 LinkExternal link

Milestone Society National ID: NB_MPCW04.

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Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts Primary Subject: Milepost or Milestone Milestoneid: NB MPCW04 other tags: Milestone Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
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NZ2389, 27 images   (more nearby 🔍)
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Hilary Jones   (more nearby)
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Milestone Society   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Tuesday, 19 March, 2024   (more nearby)
Submitted
Tuesday, 19 March, 2024
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NZ 23911 89466 [1m precision]
WGS84: 55:11.9331N 1:37.5539W
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OSGB36: geotagged! NZ 23911 89466
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