Obelisk Milestone - Lower Richmond Road, London, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Master Mariner
N 51° 28.110 W 000° 13.708
30U E 692495 N 5705569
This stone, obelish-shaped milestone, stamds slightly back from the road on the north side of Lower Richmond Road.
Waymark Code: WM13NPV
Location: London, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 01/17/2021
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Team Sieni
Views: 3
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The milestone, probably cut from Portland stone, is in the shape of an obelisk standing and 1.5 metres (5 feet) tall and possibly dates from the 18th century. The milestone is inscribed on all four faces that bear the same inscription namely:

V
Miles
from
Hyde Park
Corner
Condition: Worn

Date placed: 01/01/1750

Material: Stone

Inscription:
Please refer to the detailed description.

Name of road: Lower Richmond Road
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