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BU_RGHT29a in Chiltern Open Air Museum

Surviving Milestone from the Rickmansworth to Amersham road, in parish of CHENIES (CHILTERN District), now located in Chilton Open Air museum, close to the tollhouse, positioned on grass verge. Made of stone. Originally erected by Reading to Hatfield Turnpike Trust in 1770 (advert exists). Inscription reads; : 29 / Reading / Hatfield / 21 / R'worth / 5 / Amersham 3 / : : : . ; . not Listed. NGR: WAS TQ 0119 9416: Milestone Society National ID: BU_RGHT29a (see turnpikes.org.uk)

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Uploaded on July 3, 2011
Taken on July 2, 2011