Description: | Milestone, E of secondary school, Distington T junction, opposite Toyota garage, A595, W side, on grass verge. Metal plate attached to stone post, Whitehaven plate stone design, erected by Whitehaven turnpike trust, 19th century. Inscription reads: // TO WORKINGTON / 3 / TO COCKERMOUTH / 9 MILES //TO / WHITEHAVEN / 5 MILES //. Grade II listed by Historic England. Milestone Society National ID: CU_WHWO05. Last record: 2010. (See www.milestonesociety.co.uk) |
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