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Old Milestone, A68, Bennettsfield


There is an old Milestone by the A68, located near Bennettsfield Farm in Northumberland. The milestone was erected by the Elsdon and Rudwater Turnpike Trust, probably in the 18th or early 19th century. It shows the distance in miles to Newcastle and to Jedburgh. The milesone is Grade II listed on the National Heritage List for England.

Newcastle 33 Miles

Jedbro 23 Miles

Bennettsfield Historic Buildings and Monuments in Rochester & Byrness Milestone
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Old Milestone by the A68, Bennetsfield Farm, Rochester
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MILESTONE BY BENNETSFIELD FARM - Rochester - List Entry
- Milestone. Early C19. Sandstone, painted white. c.2 feet high. Triangular with rounded back. Inscribed on one side NEWCASTLE and on the other JEDBORO 35 23 MILES MILES....
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Geo / Heritage Meta Data

List number: 1302902
List grade: 2
Milestone id: NB_NCJB33
County: Northumberland
Grid ref: NY8539895921

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