Milestone, London Road, Slough

This milestone dates from the late 18th century when the road system was being developed. It is a simple white painted stone with black lettering giving the directions LONDON 19 to east: SLOUGH 1 to west: COLNBROOK 2. Milestones were vital for travellers in the days before maps were in general use.

Location

Slough Slough

Period

Georgian (1714 - 1836)

Tags

transport road travel milestone Georgian (1714 - 1836)