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Milestone, just W of junction of lane to Stitchcombe, near Ashlade Firs


Description:  Milestone, just W of junction of lane to Stitchcombe, near Ashlade Firs, A4, N side, well back from road in undergrowth in front of woodland. Carved stone post, Bath Road limestone shoulders design, erected by Marlborough & Froxfield turnpike trust, 18th century. Inscription reads: // TO / HUNGERFORD / (7) //LONDON / 72 //TO / MARLBORO / 2 //A / 4 //. Grade II listed by Historic England. Milestone Society National ID: WI_LB72. Last record: 2010. (See www.milestonesociety.co.uk)

County:  Wiltshire

District:  Kennet

Parish:  Mildenhall

Named Location:  just W of junction of lane to Stitchcombe, near Ashlade Firs

Grid Reference:   SU22426799

Map Reference:  [EPSG:27700] 422420, 167990

Period/Subject:  18TH CENTURY - MILESTONE

Identifiers: 
[ADS] Depositor Id: WI_LB72
NHLE List Entry Number: 1034111
[ADS] Import RCN: MSS15-WI_LB72

People Involved: 
[Publisher] Historic Milestone Society
[Creator] A Rosevear