Milestone on Nether Bridge near Launceston, Cornwall
N 50° 39.388 W 004° 20.229
30U E 405483 N 5612476
Milestone sited in the centre of the old Nether Bridge on A388 two miles north east of Launceston. This milestone is immaculate and safe from damage from road vehicles as the bridge is no longer used.
Waymark Code: WM5FZV
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 01/02/2009
Views: 8
This late 18th century milestone is situated within the upstream refuge on the Cornish side of the old Nether bridge. The milestone served the Launceston to Holsworthy turnpike road. In 1760 the Launceston Turnpike Trust was set up to improve the roads in the area. Just up the road less than a mile towards Launceston is Dutson Toll house another relic of the turnpike age. See waymark WM3R1W.
Condition: Immaculate
Material: Stone
Inscription:
L2
Launceston 2
Name of road: A388 Launceston to Holsworthy road
Date placed: Not listed
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