History in Structure

Milestone

A Grade II Listed Building in Appleton, Warrington

We don't have any photos of this building yet. Why don't you be the first to send us one?

Upload Photo »

Approximate Location Map
Large Map »

Coordinates

Latitude: 53.3588 / 53°21'31"N

Longitude: -2.5777 / 2°34'39"W

OS Eastings: 361651

OS Northings: 384813

OS Grid: SJ616848

Mapcode National: GBR BYFL.RP

Mapcode Global: WH98R.CTSY

Plus Code: 9C5V9C5C+GW

Entry Name: Milestone

Listing Date: 6 March 2008

Grade: II

Source: Historic England

Source ID: 1392442

English Heritage Legacy ID: 493719

ID on this website: 101392442

Location: Hillcliffe, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4

County: Warrington

Civil Parish: Appleton

Built-Up Area: Warrington

Traditional County: Cheshire

Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Cheshire

Church of England Parish: Stretton St Matthew

Church of England Diocese: Chester

Tagged with: Milestone

Find accommodation in
Warrington

Description


APPLETON

64/0/10014 A49
06-MAR-08 (East side)
Milestone

II

Milestone, 1896, cast iron. Triangular, downward sloping top and hollow back. Cast lettering reads 'CHESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL 1896' (top); 'STRETTON 1 1/2 MILES, GREAT BUDWORTH 6 MILES, NORTHWICH 9' (left); 'STOCKTON HEATH 3/4 MILE, WARRINGTON 2' (right). Maker's mark at bottom of left face reads 'W H SMITH & CO. MAKERS, WHETCHURCH'.

HISTORY: Milestone erected in 1896 on the east side of the A49 in Appleton, formerly an C18 turnpike.

SUMMARY OF IMPORTANCE: Late C19 milestone prominently located along the A49 represents significant historic interest and is a marker of the area's transport history.
SJ6165184813

Reasons for Listing


Late C19 milestone prominently located along the A49 represents significant historic interest and is a reminder of the area's transport history.

External Links

External links are from the relevant listing authority and, where applicable, Wikidata. Wikidata IDs may be related buildings as well as this specific building. If you want to add or update a link, you will need to do so by editing the Wikidata entry.

Recommended Books

Other nearby listed buildings

BritishListedBuildings.co.uk is an independent online resource and is not associated with any government department. All government data published here is used under licence. Please do not contact BritishListedBuildings.co.uk for any queries related to any individual listed building, planning permission related to listed buildings or the listing process itself.

British Listed Buildings is a Good Stuff website.