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  • Milestone in front of War Memorial
Grade II

Milestone in front of War Memorial

116 Wigan Road, Ashton

Listed Date: 10/05/1988
Part of Group: No
At Risk: No
Historic England Ref: 38 (Link)

Description

Milestone. Possibly late C18 or early C19 with added mid C19 inscription. Stone. To north: the chamfer is inscribed: "TO/ASHTON/VILLAGE/BRIDGE/1090/YARDS" in italic letters; the side is inscribed: "TO/WARRINGTON/8 MILES". To south: the chamfer is inscribed: "TO/BRYN/STATION/640 YARDS", in italic letters, the side is inscribed: "TO/ WIGAN/4 MILES". '