Description: | Milestone, 1 mile N of Thornton, S of Gubbs Hill, A56, N side, on verge on long straight. Metal plate attached to stone post, WR casting design, 19th century. Inscription reads: // SKIPTON /5 MILES //COLNE/7 MILES //COLNE & BROUGHTON/ROAD/THORNTON/IN/CRAVEN //. Grade II listed by Historic England. Milestone Society National ID: YN_SKCO05. Last record: 2014. (See www.milestonesociety.co.uk) |
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