Milestone, N of Shap, 350m S of junction to Sleagill; 60m S of lay-by
Description: Milestone, N of Shap, 350m S of junction to Sleagill; 60m S of lay-by, A6, E side, by the road. Cast iron post, Winder iron casting design, erected by Heronsyke & Eamont Bridge turnpike trust, 19th century. Inscription reads: // SHAP / 1 / MILE //1825 //PENRITH / 9½ / MILES //. Grade II listed by Historic England. Milestone Society National ID: WE_SPPR01. Last record: 2018. (See www.milestonesociety.co.uk)
County: Cumbria
District: Eden
Parish: Shap
Named Location: N of Shap, 350m S of junction to Sleagill; 60m S of lay-by
Grid Reference:
NY5608916283
Map Reference:
[EPSG:27700] 356089, 516283
Period/Subject: 19TH CENTURY - MILEPOST
Identifiers:
[ADS] Depositor Id: WE_SPPR01
NHLE List Entry Number: 1159044
[ADS] Import RCN: MSS15-WE_SPPR01
People Involved:
[Publisher] Historic Milestone Society
[Creator] CF Smith
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