Callington Furlong Milestone.
N 50° 29.805 W 004° 19.241
30U E 406330 N 5594697
An interesting milestone on the outskirts of Callington in Cornwall.
The milestone is sited along the old road (A390) before it was divert away from the town centre.
Waymark Code: WM35VG
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 02/15/2008
Views: 9
This interesting old milestone was placed in position by the Callington Turnpike Trust formed in 1785. The letter to the "Gentleman's Magazine" in 1754 called the roads in Cornwall the worst in all England. To remedy this problem turnpike trusts were empowered to improve the local roads and charge tolls for their use.
"The West Briton" reported the good people of Callington in ecstacies when the Callington Turnpike Trust was abolished in 1874, removing what they considered to be a levy of blackmail on their travels.
This milestone records that it is 4 1/3 furlongs to Callington market gate. The milestone markings have become less distinct over the years and are difficult to read. I have placed a photograph of a drawing of the milestone in the waymark gallery.
Condition: Worn
Material: Stone
Inscription: 41/3 Furlongs to Callington Market Gate.
L 8
Name of road: Unclassified road from Callington to junction of A390
Date placed: Not listed
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