Milestone is a Grade II listed building in the Warrington local planning authority area, England. First listed on 6 March 2008. Milestone.

Milestone

WRENN ID: old-oriel-lichen
Grade: II
Local Planning Authority: Warrington
Country: England
Date first listed: 6 March 2008
Type: Milestone
Source: Historic England listing

Description

APPLETON

64/0/10014 A49 06-MAR-08 (East side) Milestone

Milestone, 1896, cast iron. Triangular, downward sloping top and hollow back. Cast lettering reads 'CHESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL 1896' (top); 'STRETTON 1 1/2 MILES, GREAT BUDWORTH 6 MILES, NORTHWICH 9' (left); 'STOCKTON HEATH 3/4 MILE, WARRINGTON 2' (right). Maker's mark at bottom of left face reads 'W H SMITH & CO. MAKERS, WHETCHURCH'.

HISTORY: Milestone erected in 1896 on the east side of the A49 in Appleton, formerly an C18 turnpike.

SUMMARY OF IMPORTANCE: Late C19 milestone prominently located along the A49 represents significant historic interest and is a marker of the area's transport history. SJ6165184813

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