2015

SO2869 : Old Milestone, now B4355 at B4357 junction

taken 8 years ago, near to Rhos-y-Meirch, Powys, Wales

Old Milestone, now B4355 at B4357 junction
Old Milestone, now B4355 at B4357 junction
The milestone was originally 1/2 mile north on the B4355 at SO 28609 7027 and is now at the junction with the B4257 on the south east side of the road. The milestone was temporarily in a private garden in Lyonshall, see Link before being restored and re-sited. Community of Knighton (Powys District). Carved stone post, originally erected by the Presteigne to Knighton turnpike trust in the 19th century.

Inscription reads:-
PRESTEIGNE / 5 / MILES / KNIGHTON / 1½ / MILES
Carved benchmark on face.

Milestone Society National ID: RAD_PRKN05

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Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts Primary Subject: Milepost or Milestone Milestoneid: RAD PRKN05 other tags: Milestone Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
This photo is linked from: Other Photos: · Old Milestones, Private Garden in Lyonshall, East of Kington ·
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Adrian Dust   (more nearby)
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Milestone Society   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Thursday, 3 December, 2015   (more nearby)
Submitted
Tuesday, 5 February, 2019
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SO 2817 6970 [10m precision]
WGS84: 52:19.2408N 3:3.3160W
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OSGB36: geotagged! SO 2817 6970
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