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Milestone, Noah's Ark, half way up slop, 20yds before lay-by

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Description:Milestone, Noah's Ark, half way up slop, 20yds before lay-by, A338, W side, on grass verge between road and broken dry stone wall. Carved stone post, Besselsleigh Cylinder design, erected by Besselsleigh turnpike trust, 19th century. Inscription reads: // OXFORD / 8 / WANTAGE / 6 //. Grade II listed by Historic England. Milestone Society National ID: BE_WABL06. Last record: 2006. (See www.milestonesociety.co.uk)
Named Location:Noah's Ark, half way up slop, 20yds before lay-by
Parish:Marcham
District:Vale Of White Horse
County:Oxfordshire
Grid reference:SU43829640
Map reference: [ EPSG:27700 ] 443820, 196400
Period/Subjects:19TH CENTURY - MILESTONE
Identifiers:[ ADS ] Depositor ID - BE_WABL06
[ ADS ] Associated ID - NHLE List Entry Number: 1368561

People Involved:

  • [ Publisher ] Historic Milestone Society
  • [ Creator ] A Rosevear