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Milestone, S of Shepherds Shore Farm, 200m S of Wansdyke

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Description:Milestone, S of Shepherds Shore Farm, 200m S of Wansdyke, A361, W side, on grass verge in front of wire fence; against road drain ditch. Metal plate attached to concrete post, Burt iron casting design, erected by Beckhampton turnpike trust, 19th century. Inscription reads: // MARLBRO / 10 //DEVIZES / 4 //LONDON / 85 //(B)URT. / DEVIZES //. Grade II listed by Historic England. Milestone Society National ID: WI_DZSN04. Last record: 2003. (See www.milestonesociety.co.uk)
Named Location:S of Shepherds Shore Farm, 200m S of Wansdyke
Parish:Bishops Cannings
District:Kennet
County:Wiltshire
Grid reference:SU04366611
Map reference: [ EPSG:27700 ] 404360, 166110
Period/Subjects:19TH CENTURY - MILEPOST
Identifiers:[ ADS ] Depositor ID - WI_DZSN04
[ ADS ] Associated ID - NHLE List Entry Number: 1033733

People Involved:

  • [ Publisher ] Historic Milestone Society
  • [ Creator ] A Rosevear