Archaeology

Milestone, near China Hall

A C19 carved stone milestone erected by the Leominster Turnpike Trust stands beneath a hedge on the north side of the B4360 near China Hall. It gives distances to Leominster and Presteigne.

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Milestone, near China Hall, B4360, N side, in ditch under the hedge . Carved stone post, Leominster tombstone design, erected by Leominster turnpike trust, 19th century. Inscription reads: // TO / LEOMINSTER / 3 / MILES / PRESTEIGN / 11 //. Milestone Society National ID: HF_LMPS03. Last record: 2011. (See www.milestonesociety.co.uk)

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Milestone, near China Hall

Inscription · 2020

A C19 carved stone milestone erected by the Leominster Turnpike Trust stands beneath a hedge on the north side of the B4360 near China Hall. It gives distances to Leominster and Presteigne.

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The Milestone Society via the Archaeology Data Service

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