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
haunted-zinc-summer
Grade
II
Local Planning Authority
Warrington
Country
England
Date first listed
6 March 2008
Type
Milestone
Source
Historic England listing

Description

PENKETH

64/1/10010 WARRINGTON ROAD 06-MAR-08 (South side) Milestone

II

Milestone, late C19, whitewashed stone. Triangular, downward sloping top. Lettering reads 'PENKETH' (top); 'TO WIDNES TOWN HALL 3 3/4 MILES' (left); 'TO WARRINGTON MARKETGATE 3 MILES'.

HISTORY: Milestone erected between 1882 - 1894-6.

SUMMARY OF IMPORTANCE: Late C19 milestone unusual in marking distances to buildings rather than places. Represents significant historic interest as a reminder of the area's transport history and changing road patterns. SJ5607087563

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