Mile Post, West Witton, North Yorkshire

Mile Post approximately 20 meters south-east of Swinithwaite Hall. It is a cast iron post. On the left face is a hand pointing right and "LEYBURN 5 MILES". On the right face is hand pointing left and "HAWES 12 MILES". It dates from after the re-organisation of the highways authorities under the County Councils Act of 1888.

Location

North Yorkshire West Witton

Period

Victorian (1837 - 1901)

Themes

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milestone transport road