Toadpool milestone, Kendal, Cumbria
N 54° 20.951 W 002° 46.582
30U E 514536 N 6022396
The first remaining milestone on the former turnpike out of Kendal going into the Lake District.
Waymark Code: WM32PC
Location: North West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 01/31/2008
Views: 8
When the track was turned into a turnpike (toll road) they had to place a milestone every mile and mark the parish boundaries. Not all Turnpikes have this frequency. This is on a road, now by passed by the modern A591.
Interestingly, the modern route to Windermere is 9 miles via Staveley. The Turnpike would have taken a more direct route via Crook.
Condition: Worn
Material: Stone
Inscription:
WINDERMERE 6½ MILES
KENDAL 2 MILES
Name of road: Un-named near A591
Date placed: Not listed
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