Description: | Milestone, Sherston Road, western approach to Malmesbury, just before 30 mph taffic calming, B4040, N side, on grass verge, on made up platform of concrete set into ditch in front of hedge. Metal plate attached to stone post, Malmesbury iron plate design, erected by Faringdon to Acton Turville (2nd District) turnpike trust, 19th century. Inscription reads: // (BRISTOL / 26 / MILES /) MALMESB,Y / 1 / MILE //. Grade II listed by Historic England. Milestone Society National ID: WI_MYBR01. Last record: 2019. (See www.milestonesociety.co.uk) |
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