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Milestone, Cound Straight

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Description:Milestone, Cound Straight, A458, 150m before speed limit signs. Cast iron post , erected by Shrewsbury to Bridgnorth turnpike trust, 19th century. Inscription reads: // SALOP 8 / (vert) TO THE COUNTY HALL //B.NORTH / 12½ / (vert) TO THE TOWN HALL //WENLOCK / 4½ //. Grade II listed by Historic England. Milestone Society National ID: SA_SBBN08. Last record: 2013. (See www.milestonesociety.co.uk)
Named Location:Cound Straight
Parish:Cressage
District:Shrewsbury And Atcham
County:Shropshire
Grid reference:SJ5835504529
Map reference: [ EPSG:27700 ] 358355, 304529
Period/Subjects:19TH CENTURY - MILEPOST
Identifiers:[ ADS ] Depositor ID - SA_SBBN08
[ ADS ] Associated ID - HER ID: MSA10122
[ ADS ] Associated ID - NHLE List Entry Number: 1175372

People Involved:

  • [ Publisher ] Historic Milestone Society
  • [ Creator ] J Haynes