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Milestone, Chorley Road; Worthington; opposite junction Devon Drive

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Description:Milestone, Chorley Road; Worthington; opposite junction Devon Drive , A5106, E side, on grassed area. Cast iron post, Wigan fan iron casting design, erected by Wigan & Preston (south of Yarrow) turnpike trust, 19th century. Inscription reads: // LANGTREE. / 3 MILES TO WIGAN. / 5¼ MILES TO CHORLEY. / 1837 //. Grade II listed by Historic England. Milestone Society National ID: LA_WGCY03. Last record: 2008. (See www.milestonesociety.co.uk)
Named Location:Chorley Road; Worthington; opposite junction Devon Drive
Parish:Standish
District:Wigan
County:Greater Manchester
Grid reference:SD5788610054
Map reference: [ EPSG:27700 ] 357886, 410054
Period/Subjects:19TH CENTURY - MILEPOST
Identifiers:[ ADS ] Depositor ID - LA_WGCY03
[ ADS ] Associated ID - NHLE List Entry Number: 1228467

People Involved:

  • [ Publisher ] Historic Milestone Society
  • [ Creator ] M Faherty