Milepost

UTTOXETER

810/0/10006 BLOUNT'S GREEN 02-SEP-08 Milepost

GV II Milepost. C19. Hollow cast iron triangular with sloping top. Painted white with raised lettering in black and black painted base. The base bears the founder's name, 'CHARLES LATHE AND Co./TIPTON' Inscription reads: Left: ABBOTS BROMLEY 6 WESTON 8 ¼ HANDSACRE 12 STAFFORD 13 LICHFIELD 17 Right: UTTOXETER 1 Top: UTTOXETER

SUMMARY OF IMPORTANCE: This milepost survives well in its original location and forms part of a group, many of which are listed, marking out routes in East Staffordshire. Mileposts are reminders of the growing importance of road transport of people and goods in the C19. As a good example of a milepost in situ it fully merits listing.

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