Milestone on Reigate Hill at intersection of M25 with A217 (Junction 8) is a Grade II listed building in the Reigate and Banstead local planning authority area, England. First listed on 22 April 2022. Milestone.

Milestone on Reigate Hill at intersection of M25 with A217 (Junction 8)

WRENN ID: spare-step-bittern
Grade: II
Local Planning Authority: Reigate and Banstead
Country: England
Date first listed: 22 April 2022
Type: Milestone
Source: Historic England listing

Description

Milestone, believed to date from about 1755, and erected in its current position in 1823.

MATERIALS: Portland stone.

DESCRIPTION: the milestone is square on plan, with a low pyramidal top. On what is now the south-west face is inscribed in Roman letters, thought to have been carved in 1755: ‘LONDON / 19 / SUTTON / 8’. On what is now the south-east face is inscribed in san serif lettering, thought to have been carved in 1823: ‘BRIGHTON / 32 5/8 / REIGATE 15/8’. The lettering on this face is very worn.

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