Monument record 7378/1/7 - Milestone "Brackley 8 Towcester 3"

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Summary

A 19th-century milestone on the former Towcester to Brackley Turnpike.

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

{1} Located on east side of A43 in broad grass verge just north of 50 mph sign at north end of Silverstone. Plate missing, stone in rather poor condidtion.

{2} Stone post (plate lost). Bracklet tombstone and iron plate, erected by the Towcester, Bracklet to Weston Turnpike Trust in the 19th century.


<1> Flaxman T., 2000, Milestones On The Turnpike From Towcester To Weston-On-The-Green, (unchecked) (Report). SNN100316.

<2> Milestone Society, 2005, Milestone Society Repository, NR_OXNH29 (Website). SNN111215.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Report: Flaxman T.. 2000. Milestones On The Turnpike From Towcester To Weston-On-The-Green. (unchecked).
  • <2> Website: Milestone Society. 2005. Milestone Society Repository. http://www.msocrepository.co.uk/. NR_OXNH29.

Finds (0)

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Related Events/Activities (0)

Location

Grid reference SP 672 447 (point) Approximate
Civil Parish SILVERSTONE, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Jun 10 2024 9:11AM

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