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Milestone, Labour in Vain Hill, opposite Nos 1 & 2 , lower side of Cherhill

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Description:Milestone, Labour in Vain Hill, opposite Nos 1 & 2 , lower side of Cherhill, A4, S side, on wide on grass verge near 40 mph signs. Stone plaque attached to stone post, Calne stone plaque design, erected by Calne turnpike trust, 18th century. Inscription reads: // 85 / MILES FROM / LONDON / 21 / TO BATH //. Grade II listed by Historic England. Milestone Society National ID: WI_LB85. Last record: 2003. (See www.milestonesociety.co.uk)
Named Location:Labour in Vain Hill, opposite Nos 1 & 2 , lower side of Cherhill
Parish:Cherhill
District:North Wiltshire
County:Wiltshire
Grid reference:SU03076992
Map reference: [ EPSG:27700 ] 403070, 169920
Period/Subjects:18TH CENTURY - MILESTONE
Identifiers:[ ADS ] Depositor ID - WI_LB85
[ ADS ] Associated ID - NHLE List Entry Number: 1199467

People Involved:

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