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Milestone, Faringdon Road, 50m E of Wicksted Equestrian Centre

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Description:Milestone, Faringdon Road, 50m E of Wicksted Equestrian Centre, B4019, N side, in the hedge behind on grass verge. Carved stone post, Highworth Old London Road stone design, erected by Faringdon to Acton Turville (2nd District) turnpike trust, 18th century. Inscription reads: // LXXV / Miles From / London / FARINGDON / V / HIGHWORTH / I //. Grade II listed by Historic England. Milestone Society National ID: WI_LBF75. Last record: 2002. (See www.milestonesociety.co.uk)
Named Location:Faringdon Road, 50m E of Wicksted Equestrian Centre
Parish:Highworth
District:Swindon
County:Wiltshire
Grid reference:SU22179305
Map reference: [ EPSG:27700 ] 422170, 193050
Period/Subjects:18TH CENTURY - MILESTONE
Identifiers:[ ADS ] Depositor ID - WI_LBF75
[ ADS ] Associated ID - NHLE List Entry Number: 1184720

People Involved:

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