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Old Milestone, Parton


By the side of the A595 road in Parton is an old milestone, which dates from the mid 19th century. A cast-iron plate on it's north face states "TO WHITEHAVEN 2 MILES". The plate on the south side is missing. This is a Grade II listed structure.[1]

Parton Milestone Historic Buildings and Monuments in Parton Civil Parish
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MILESTONE TO EAST OF PARTON POLICE STATION - Parton - List Entry
- "Milestone, mid C19. Single sandstone block c2 ft high with chamfered top; square in plan, set diagonally to road. Painted white with rectangular cast-iron plate to north face; border and …
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List number: 1312397
List grade: 2
County: Cumbria
Milestone id: CU_WHWO02
Grid ref: NX9830820614

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