Milestone, was at Hampton Park
A C19 cast-iron milestone formerly beside the A417 at Hampton Park is now held by Leominster Museum. Erected by the Leominster and Ledbury Turnpike Trust, it gives distances to both towns.
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Milestone, was at Hampton Park, A417, S side, now in Leominster Museum. Cast iron post, Hodges iron T-post design, erected originally by Leominster & Ledbury turnpike trust, 19th century. Inscription reads: // TO / LEDBURY / 16 / MILES / //TO / LEOMINSTER / 5 / MILES //. Milestone Society National ID: HF_LBLM16. Last record: 2015. (See www.milestonesociety.co.uk)
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Milestone, was at Hampton Park
Inscription · 2020
A C19 cast-iron milestone formerly beside the A417 at Hampton Park is now held by Leominster Museum. Erected by the Leominster and Ledbury Turnpike Trust, it gives distances to both towns.
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