Monument record 16018 - Milepost on Newcastle Road
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Summary
A cast iron turnpike milepost dating from the early nineteenth century.
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
<1> English Heritage, 2005, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest, 56354 (Digital Archive). SCH4666.
Milepost, probably early nineteenth century, cast iron. Cylindrical post carries curved plate inscribed BRERETON 1 MILE; CHURCH LAWTON 7 1/2; NEWCASTLE 14. Mileages to Holmes Chapel, Knutsford, Warrington and Liverpool are broken off. W H SMITH AND CO: MAKER: WHITCHURCH in oval pattern on post. A turnpike milepost.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SCH4666 Digital Archive: English Heritage. 2005. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 56354. [Mapped features: #62151 56354; #62152 56354]
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 767 658 (5m by 5m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ76NE |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | BRERETON CUM SMETHWICK, BRERETON CUM SMETHWICK, CHESHIRE |
| Civil Parish | BRERETON, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST |
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Record last edited
Oct 16 2024 10:38AM