Old Milestone is a Grade II* listed building in the Kirklees local planning authority area, England. First listed on 23 June 1965. Guide post.

Old Milestone

WRENN ID
dreaming-flagstone-nettle
Grade
II*
Local Planning Authority
Kirklees
Country
England
Date first listed
23 June 1965
Type
Guide post
Address
Old Milestone, Thurstonland Road, Kirkburton
OS grid reference
SE 166 114
Coordinates
53.5998, -1.75023
Source
Historic England listing

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Description

The Old Milestone is a guide post dated 1738, located at Farnley Moor End. It is a square stone post topped with a moulded cap, which originally supported a sundial, although the iron gnomon is now broken off. The post features inscriptions on all four sides, clearly marked with good lettering and hands indicating directions. The inscriptions read: i) Pennystone ii) Huddersfield 6 miles, 3 miles to Honley 2 miles iii) Holmfirth iv) Jo:n Hoyle 2 miles, Constable Tho:s Bothomley, Surveyor 1738. Additionally, there is a protective iron fence surrounding the milestone.

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