Description: | Milestone, N of "Bellamour", A697, E side, on verge. Metal post with attached metal plate, Smith Patterson iron shield design, erected by Morpeth to River Beamish turnpike trust, 19th century. Inscription reads: // CORNHILL / {arrow to left} 36 / MORPETH / 8{arrow to right} //W/ 23 / (on plate attached to post) //. Grade II listed by Historic England. Milestone Society National ID: NB_MPCH08. Last record: 2002. (See www.milestonesociety.co.uk) |
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