Survey Data
Reg No
30813006
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Social, Technical
Original Use
Milestone/milepost
In Use As
Milestone/milepost
Date
1810 - 1850
Coordinates
193772, 299540
Date Recorded
16/07/2003
Date Updated
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Description
Sandstone milestone, erected c.1830. Inscriptions indicating distances to Ballinamore, Boyle, Carrigallen, Drumkeeran, Longford, Mohill, Kinlough and Manorhamilton. Located on roadside at corner of Bridge Street and St. George's Terrace.
Appraisal
This milestone is an attractive and subtle feature in the street furniture of Carrick-on-Shannon. With inscriptions that are still legible, this item is of social and historical interest.