2003

TQ2740 : Old Milestone, A23, London Road, South of Gatwick Airport

taken 21 years ago, near to Tinsley Green, West Sussex, England

Old Milestone, A23, London Road, South of Gatwick Airport
Old Milestone, A23, London Road, South of Gatwick Airport
The milestone, originally located on Reigate Road (A217), was relocated on London Road, on the long straight dual carriageway. Parish of Horley (Reigate and Banstead district). Carved stone post, Old Brighton Road stone design, erected by the Reigate turnpike trust in the 19th century. The milestone is now reported missing.

Inscription reads:-
LONDON / 27 / REIGATE / 6 3/8 :: BRIGHTON 24 5/8 / CRAWLEY 3 5/8

(Note the Crawley distance should be 2 5/8)

Milestone Society National ID: SY_LQR27

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Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts Milestoneid: SY LQR27 Primary Subject: Milepost or Milestone other tags: Milestone Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
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Lionel Joseph   (more nearby)
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Milestone Society   (more nearby)
Date Taken
2003   (more nearby)
Submitted
Sunday, 12 March, 2023
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! TQ 279 400 [100m precision]
WGS84: 51:8.6991N 0:10.3762W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! TQ 279 400
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