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
south-crypt-russet
Grade
II
Local Planning Authority
Warrington
Country
England
Date first listed
6 March 2008
Type
Milestone
Source
Historic England listing

Description

RIXTON WITH GLAZEBROOK

23/1/10006 MANCHESTER ROAD 06-MAR-08 (South side) Milestone

II

Also Known As: Milestone, A57 Milestone, probably early C19, whitewashed stone. Semi-circular, flat top, straight back. Lettering reads 'TO WARRINGTON 4' (left); 'TO MANCHESTER 14' (right).

HISTORY: Milestone erected before 1849.

SUMMARY OF IMPORTANCE: Milestone, probably early C19, situated along the former Warrington-Manchester turnpike road, which was turnpiked in 1753. Represents significant historic interest as a reminder of the area's transport history.

Listing NGR: SJ6700789430

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