Milestone at Bearland Bridge near Callington, Cornwall
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Sir Lose-a-lot
N 50° 30.413 W 004° 19.950
30U E 405513 N 5595838
A milestone at the east end of Bearland Bridge.
Waymark Code: WM6CYV
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 05/15/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member GEO*Trailblazer 1
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This milestone is interesting in that it shows the distance to Callington as 6 furlongs and 25 poles, quite a accurate measurement for a milestone. There are 8 furlongs in a mile and 40 poles to the furlong. A pole being 5.5 yards.
Condition: Immaculate

Material: Stone

Inscription:
C 6 Furlongs 25 Poles

Name of road: Unclassified road between Callington and Trevigro

Date placed: Not listed
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