| Description: | Milestone, Shooters Hill, to N of Christ Church, A207, S side, in front of War Memorial, behind hedge. Metal plate attached to stone post, New Cross marker design, erected by New Cross turnpike trust, 19th century. Inscription reads: // 8 / MILES / TO / LONDON / BRIDGE //130 Miles to / YPRES / In Defending / The Salient / our casualties / were:- / 90,000 Killed / 70,500 Missing / 410,000 wounded. //7 / MILES / TO DARTFORD //. Grade II listed by Historic England. Milestone Society National ID: KE_LD08. Last record: 2007. (See www.milestonesociety.co.uk) |
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