Callington to Saltash turnpike milestone.
N 50° 29.952 W 004° 18.320
30U E 407424 N 5594950
This old milestone is alongside the A388 just out Callington.
Waymark Code: WM31DQ
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 01/25/2008
Views: 24
This interesting old milestone was placed in position by the Callington Turnpike Trust formed in 1785. The letter to the "Gentleman's Magazine" in 1754 called the roads in Cornwall the worst in all England. To remedy this problem turnpike trusts were empowered to improve the local roads and charge tolls for their use.
"The West Briton" reported the good people of Callington in ecstacies when the Callington Turnpike Trust was abolished in 1874, removing what they considered to be a levy of blackmail on their travels.
We must be thankful that the highway repair men over the last 150 years have not demolished this milestone or a car smashed it.
Condition: Worn
Date placed: 01/01/1785
Material: Stone
Inscription:
Saltash passage 9 miles
To Callington Townhall Half Mile
Name of road: A388
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