Obelisk Pump Milestone - Ampthill, Bedfordshire, UK
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N 52° 01.912 W 000° 29.575
30U E 671977 N 5767549
This impressive milestone stands in the centre of Ampthill town.
Waymark Code: WM58CF
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 11/27/2008
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Nikolaus Pevsner has some details in his book 'The Buildings of England, Bedfordshire' which describe the milestone.
The 'Obelisk Pump' was built in 1784 by Sir William Chambers' design. There are engraved directions on all four sides and the old pumping mechanism is still in place.
Condition: Immaculate
Date placed: 01/01/1784
Material: Stone
Inscription:
TO LONDON XLV MILES ERECTED BY
TO DUNTABLE XII MILES A.D.MDCCLXXXV
TO WOBURN VII MILES UPPER OSSORY
TO BEDFORD VIII MILES THE EARL OF
Name of road: Crossroads - Flitwick Road, Dunstable Street and Oliver Street
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