SD5920 : Old Milestone by the B6228, Blackburn Road, Whittle le Woods parish

taken 1 month ago, near to Wheelton, Lancashire, England

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Old Milestone by the B6228, Blackburn Road, Whittle le Woods parish
Old Milestone by the B6228, Blackburn Road, Whittle le Woods parish
Metal plate attached to stone post by the B6229, in parish of WHITTLE LE WOODS (CHORLEY District), Great Knowley, junction with Gorse Close, on West side of road. Chorley plate, erected by the Chorley to Blackburn turnpike trust in the 19th century.

Inscription reads:- : TO / CHORLEY / 2 MILES / TO / BLACKBURN / 7¾ MILES / WHITTLE-LE-WOODS :

Milestone Society National ID: LA_CYBB02.

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Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts Primary Subject: Milepost or Milestone Milestoneid: LA CYBB02 other tags: Milestone Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
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SD5920, 100 images   (more nearby 🔍)
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Ashley Preston   (more nearby)
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Milestone Society   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Wednesday, 28 January, 2026   (more nearby)
Submitted
Wednesday, 28 January, 2026
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SD 59386 20221 [1m precision]
WGS84: 53:40.6120N 2:36.9781W
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OSGB36: geotagged! SD 59386 20221
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