Monument record 7264 - Chester High Road Milestone
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Summary
A late eighteenth century milestone which formerly stood along the Chester High Road turnpike.
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Full Description
<1> Parkgate Society, Various, Parkgate Society Newsletter, Place, G (Newsletter). SCH7155.
Found in the 1980s and was placed beside the Chester High Road near the south gate of Leahurst. The inscription on this stone reads 'Chester 9 Little Neston' and 'Little Neston' on the rear. The figure 9 has been recut in a different style.
<2> Various, Written Communication to the HER, Annakin-Smith, A. 10/06/2013. (Written Communication). SCH3756.
A ninth stone is situated on the Chester High Road at the entrance to Leahurst veterinary school.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 315 772 (2m by 2m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ37NW |
| Civil Parish | ELLESMERE PORT NON-PARISH AREA, ELLESMERE PORT AND NESTON, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | LITTLE NESTON CUM HARGRAVE, NESTON, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jun 4 2024 12:00PM