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The White Lady Milestone is a listed stone milestone situated at the junction of Portsmouth Road and Esher Station Road in Surrey. Dating from the turnpike road era of the eighteenth or nineteenth century, it served the important function of marking distances along one of England's principal routes to the south coast. The milestone survives as a physical testament to the development of Britain's road infrastructure during the period of turnpike trusts, which improved and maintained major highways through toll collection. Its preservation reflects the historical importance of this particular stretch of the Portsmouth Road as a major thoroughfare for travellers and commerce.
The White Lady Milestone, junction of Portsmouth Road and Esher Station Road is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005934. View the official record →
The White Lady Milestone is a listed stone milestone situated at the junction of Portsmouth Road and Esher Station Road in Surrey. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005934.
The White Lady Milestone, junction of Portsmouth Road and Esher Station Road is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1005934.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Belvedere, Claremont (2.7 km), Hampton Court Palace (3.1 km), Clattern Bridge (4.7 km).
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