Glasgow to "Aberfoil" Milestone, A81 Near Killearn.
N 56° 02.020 W 004° 23.449
30V E 413336 N 6210699
Situated on A81 on a roundabout just outside of Oakwood Garden Centre, Killearn.
Waymark Code: WMK9EM
Location: Southern Scotland, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 03/04/2014
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Sturdy metal milestone with pointing fingers - common type in this area.
Interesting for its old style spelling - 'Aberfoil' points the way to what is now known as 'Aberfoyle'.
This may provide a useful clue to its age ? However, as yet I have not come across this spelling before anywhere else.
Condition: Worn
Material: Metal
Inscription:
GLASGOW ROYAL EXCHANGE
16
ABERFOIL
10
Name of road: A81, Near Killearn
Date placed: Not listed
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