A360 Milestone at Stonehenge -- Near Amesbury, Wiltshire, UK
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N 51° 10.768 W 001° 49.540
30U E 582082 N 5670438
A 16th century milestone leans into a pasture fence along the A360 directly across from Stonehenge
Waymark Code: WMTAK6
Location: South West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 10/23/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member NW_history_buff
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This 16th century milestone gives the distance (in Roman numerals) to Amesbury as II miles, and from London LXXXV miles.

The old milestone along a roadside near Amesbury directly across from Stonehenge proves that this has been a landmark for travelers for centuries.
Condition: Distressed

Date placed: 01/01/1600

Material: Stone

Inscription:
LXXXV Miles to London II Miles to Amesbury

Name of road: A 306
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