Milestone - Rempstone Road - Shepshed, Leicestershire
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member 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
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Ernmark
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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