SJ7764 : Old Milepost by the A50, north of Brereton Green

taken 2 months ago, near to Brereton Green, Cheshire East, England

Old Milepost by the A50, north of Brereton Green
Old Milepost by the A50, north of Brereton Green
Cast iron post by the A50, in parish of Brereton (Congleton District), Newcastle Road, Brereton Green, among tall flowers by wooden fence, on East side of road. Old acorn open book, erected by the Lawton & Cranage turnpike trust in the 19th century.

Inscription reads:-
: CHURCH LAWTON / 6½ MILES / NEWCASTLE 13 : : HOLMES CHAPEL / 2 MILES / KNUTSFORD 10 / WARRINGTON 21 / LIVERPOOL 40 :
Maker:-
: W H SMITH & CO / MAKERS / WHITCHURCH :

Grade II listed.
List Entry Number: 1138790 LinkExternal link

Milestone Society National ID: CH_NCWA13

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Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts Primary Subject: Milepost or Milestone Milestoneid: CH NCWA13 other tags: Milestone Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
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SJ7764, 31 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Nigel Upton   (more nearby)
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Milestone Society   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Friday, 26 July, 2024   (more nearby)
Submitted
Saturday, 27 July, 2024
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SJ 7745 6446 [10m precision]
WGS84: 53:10.6057N 2:20.3304W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SJ 7745 6446
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East-northeast (about 67 degrees)
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