A6528, Hexham Road, Milestone

HER Number:
4963

District:
Newcastle

Site Name:
A6528, Hexham Road, Milestone

Place:
Walbottle

Map Sheet:
NZ16NE

Class:
Transport

Site Type: Broad:
Milestone

Site Type: Specific:
Milestone

General Period:
POST MEDIEVAL

Specific Period:
Hanoverian 1714 to 1837

Form of Evidence:
Structure

Description:
This milestone of circa 1780 is a squared sandstone block with a rounded top. '53' is incised on the north side; '5' on the south, and an eroded coat of arms on the west. LISTED GRADE 2

Easting:
416720

Northing:
566660

Grid Reference:
NZ416720566660

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
<< HER 4963 >> Tyne and Wear Industrial Monuments Trust, Newburn Plan Area; Dept. of Environment, of Buildings of Special...Interest, Jul-33; Milestone Society National ID Number NB_NCCL05; Milestone Society Survey 1 December 2001, surveyor Iain A Davison