Cast-Iron Milestone - Peartree Cottage, High Street, Sharnbrook, Bedfordshire, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Dragontree
N 52° 13.688 W 000° 32.824
30U E 667525 N 5789247
This is a preserved milestone now pride of place in this front garden.
Waymark Code: WM5H9N
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 01/08/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Team Sieni
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The milestone is said to be the only cast-iron, original surviving in this county. It was made in 1891 and now belongs to a private residence. We presume it came from the nearby A6 when road improvements were made.
Condition: Immaculate

Date placed: 01/01/1891

Material: Metal

Inscription:
SHARNBROOK LONDON 59 BEDFORD 8 RUSHDEN 5

Name of road: High Street
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