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Milestone

A Grade II Listed Building in Hollinfare, Warrington

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Coordinates

Latitude: 53.4141 / 53°24'50"N

Longitude: -2.4562 / 2°27'22"W

OS Eastings: 369772

OS Northings: 390908

OS Grid: SJ697909

Mapcode National: GBR CX9Y.1V

Mapcode Global: WH98M.7GM0

Plus Code: 9C5VCG7V+JG

Entry Name: Milestone

Listing Date: 6 March 2008

Grade: II

Source: Historic England

Source ID: 1392448

English Heritage Legacy ID: 493724

ID on this website: 101392448

Location: Hollinfare, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3

County: Warrington

Civil Parish: Rixton-with-Glazebrook

Built-Up Area: Hollinfare

Traditional County: Lancashire

Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Cheshire

Church of England Parish: Hollinfare St Helen

Church of England Diocese: Liverpool

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Description


RIXTON WITH GLAZEBROOK

23/0/10010 MANCHESTER ROAD
06-MAR-08 Hollins Green
(East side)
Milestone

II

Milestone, probably early C19, stone. Triangular, flat top, straight back. Incised lettering reads 'TO WARRINGTON 8 MILES' (left); 'TO MANCHESTER 12 MILES' (right).

HISTORY: Milestone erected before 1848/9

SUMMARY OF IMPORTANCE: Milestone, probably early C19, situated along the former Warrington - Manchester turnpike road, which was turnpiked in 1753. Represents significant historic interest as a reminder of the area's transport history.
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Reasons for Listing


Milestone, probably early C19, situated along the former Warrington - Manchester turnpike road, which was turnpiked in 1753. Represents significant historic interest as a reminder of the area's transport history.

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