Milestone - Rempstone Road - Shepshed, Leicestershire
Posted by: SMacB
N 52° 47.542 W 001° 18.318
30U E 614272 N 5850519
19th century cast iron milepost on the north side of Rempstone Road, Shepshed Parish.
Waymark Code: WMQN3X
Location: East Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 03/06/2016
Views: 2
Mid 19th century cast iron milepost painted white, with raised black lettering. A triangular post, stopped below top plate. Inscribed: 'SHEPSHED PARISH, REMPSTONE 8 MILES, ASHBY-DE-LA-ZOUCH 8 MILES'. On stop is a small oval plaque inscribed: 'WOOTTON BROS., IRON WORKS, COALVILLE'.
Condition: Worn
Material: Metal
Inscription: Belton Parish
Rempstone 8 miles
Ashby de la Zouch 8 miles
Name of road: Rempstone Road
Date placed: Not listed
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