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Latitude: 53.3831 / 53°22'59"N
Longitude: -2.6619 / 2°39'42"W
OS Eastings: 356070
OS Northings: 387563
OS Grid: SJ560875
Mapcode National: GBR 9YV9.HZ
Mapcode Global: WH98Q.27Q9
Plus Code: 9C5V98MQ+66
Entry Name: Milestone
Listing Date: 6 March 2008
Grade: II
Source: Historic England
Source ID: 1392444
English Heritage Legacy ID: 493534
ID on this website: 101392444
Location: Penketh, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5
County: Warrington
Civil Parish: Penketh
Built-Up Area: Warrington
Traditional County: Lancashire
Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Cheshire
Church of England Parish: Penketh St Paul
Church of England Diocese: Liverpool
Tagged with: Milestone
PENKETH
64/1/10010 WARRINGTON ROAD
06-MAR-08 (South side)
Milestone
II
Milestone, late C19, whitewashed stone. Triangular, downward sloping top. Lettering reads 'PENKETH' (top); 'TO WIDNES TOWN HALL 3 3/4 MILES' (left); 'TO WARRINGTON MARKETGATE 3 MILES'.
HISTORY: Milestone erected between 1882 - 1894-6.
SUMMARY OF IMPORTANCE: Late C19 milestone unusual in marking distances to buildings rather than places. Represents significant historic interest as a reminder of the area's transport history and changing road patterns.
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Late C19 milestone unusual in marking distances to buildings rather than places. Represents significant historic interest as a reminder of the area's transport history and changing road patterns.
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