Milestone (London 71) is a Grade II listed building in the West Northamptonshire local planning authority area, England. First listed on 12 June 2020. Milestone.

Milestone (London 71)

WRENN ID: idle-tower-indigo
Grade: II
Local Planning Authority: West Northamptonshire
Country: England
Date first listed: 12 June 2020
Type: Milestone
Source: Historic England listing

Description

Milestone (London 71) on Thomas Telford's Holyhead Road, dating from 1832-33.

MATERIALS: pink granite with cast iron.

EXTERIOR: the milestone stands on the west side of London Road, just north of The Westway.

The milestone has gently battered sides which rise into a shallow pointed head. The cast iron panel, which bears the Tarver foundry mark, is recessed into the front and also has a pointed head. It reads: LONDON 71/ DAVENTRY/ ½/ TOWCESTER/ 11½/ MILES.

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