Burrow Road Milestone, Burrow, Lancashire
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member flipflopnick
N 54° 10.259 W 002° 35.630
30U E 526514 N 6002621
Quick Description: A large stone distance marker along the old Lancaster to Kirkby Stephen turnpike, showing distances to towns on route and current parish. Well cared for. Grade 2 listed structure.
Location: North West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 1/17/2013 5:59:00 AM
Waymark Code: WMG5YA
Published By: Groundspeak Regular Member GEO*Trailblazer 1
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Long Description:
The turnpike was improved in 1761 from Kirkby Stephen to Lancaster, passing through Burrow village. This led to development along the route. There is no sign of that now. This village was always in Lancashire, as the old county boundary is near Kirkby Lonsdale.
This style of milestone is seen elsewhere. e.g. A590.

Grade 2 listing (visit link)
Condition: Immaculate

Material: Stone

Inscription:
Burrow on top. North side. TO HORNBY 5 MILES LANCASTER 14 MILES South side TO Ky LONSDALE 2½ MILES SEDBERGH 12 MILES

Name of road: A683 Burrow Road

Date placed: Not listed
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