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Latitude: 53.3588 / 53°21'31"N
Longitude: -2.5777 / 2°34'39"W
OS Eastings: 361651
OS Northings: 384813
OS Grid: SJ616848
Mapcode National: GBR BYFL.RP
Mapcode Global: WH98R.CTSY
Plus Code: 9C5V9C5C+GW
Entry Name: Milestone
Listing Date: 6 March 2008
Grade: II
Source: Historic England
Source ID: 1392442
English Heritage Legacy ID: 493719
ID on this website: 101392442
Location: Hillcliffe, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4
County: Warrington
Civil Parish: Appleton
Built-Up Area: Warrington
Traditional County: Cheshire
Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Cheshire
Church of England Parish: Stretton St Matthew
Church of England Diocese: Chester
Tagged with: Milestone
APPLETON
64/0/10014 A49
06-MAR-08 (East side)
Milestone
II
Milestone, 1896, cast iron. Triangular, downward sloping top and hollow back. Cast lettering reads 'CHESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL 1896' (top); 'STRETTON 1 1/2 MILES, GREAT BUDWORTH 6 MILES, NORTHWICH 9' (left); 'STOCKTON HEATH 3/4 MILE, WARRINGTON 2' (right). Maker's mark at bottom of left face reads 'W H SMITH & CO. MAKERS, WHETCHURCH'.
HISTORY: Milestone erected in 1896 on the east side of the A49 in Appleton, formerly an C18 turnpike.
SUMMARY OF IMPORTANCE: Late C19 milestone prominently located along the A49 represents significant historic interest and is a marker of the area's transport history.
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Late C19 milestone prominently located along the A49 represents significant historic interest and is a reminder of the area's transport history.
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