Mile post
Heritage Category: Listed Building Grade II
A milepost - on Booths Hill Road - of the former turnpike road from Warrington to Stockport, opened in the early 1820s. It is made of cast iron and shows place names with a mileage column to each side. The maker's name – Bellhouse - is cast on the stem. In the 20th century, it was moved westwards from over 100 metres away on the opposite side of the road.
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Image details
Location | Booths Hill Road near the junction with Princess Road, Lymm |
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Photographer | Alan Taylor |
Donor | Alan Taylor |
Era | Early 1820s |
Medium | Coloured photograph |
Image Reference | LH05070 |
Copyright Owner | Alan Taylor |