Josiah Wedgwood Milepost
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awoodvine
N 53° 01.525 W 002° 11.887
30U E 553783 N 5875397
Canalside milepost dedicated to Josiah Wedgwood.
Waymark Code: WMK9C8
Location: West Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 03/03/2014
Views: 16
On the floor in front of the milestone there is a plaque that tells the story:
"This milepost is dedicated to Josiah Wedgwood FRS, 1730 - 1795 father of English Potters and pioneer of the Trent and Mersey Canal. Unveiled by Sir Arthur Bryan H.M. Lord Lieutenant of Staffordshire, Chairman of Josiah Wedgwood & Sons Limited on Thursday 19th September 1986. Replaced by the Trent and Mersey Canal Society."
Condition: Worn
Date placed: 09/19/1986
Material: Metal
Inscription:
Shardlow 57 miles, Preston Brook 35 miles.
Name of road: Trent and Mersey Canal
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