Description: | Milestone, Shipley Bottom lay-by at start of tree line, B4192, W side, on grass verge. Carved stone post, Swindon half-round with base design, erected by Swindon & Hungerford turnpike trust, 19th century. Inscription reads: // painted "SWINDON" but engraving starts at "Miles //painted "HUNGERFORD" but engraving starts at "Miles //TO / LONDON / 75 Miles //. Grade II listed by Historic England. Milestone Society National ID: WI_HGSN10. Last record: 2013. (See www.milestonesociety.co.uk) |
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