Milestone - Rempstone Road - Belton, Leicestershire
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SMacB
N 52° 47.097 W 001° 19.515
30U E 612946 N 5849662
19th century cast iron milepost on the north side of Rempstone Road, Belton Parish.
Waymark Code: WMQMZF
Location: East Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 03/05/2016
Views: 3
Mid 19th century cast iron milepost painted white, with raised black lettering. A triangular post, stopped below top plate. Inscribed: 'BELTON PARISH, REMPSTONE 9 MILES, ASHBY-DE-LA-ZOUCH 7 MILES'. On stop is a small oval plaque inscribed: 'WOOTTON BROS., IRON WORKS, COALVILLE'.
Condition: Worn
Material: Metal
Inscription:
Belton Parish
Rempstone 9 miles
Ashbr de la Zouch 7 miles
Name of road: Rempstone Road
Date placed: Not listed
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