Milestones on the A40
This route, which begins with the old stone with Roman numbers, changes to Arabic at the two mile mark – perhaps indicating a later date. Two Mile Lane which cuts from the Gloucester to Ross road to the Gloucester to Newent road must take its name from the proximity to the two mile marker at Highnam Court.
Once Lea Parish is reached, and thus the County of Hereford, the limestone is replaced by metal (compare the Gloucester to Ledbury route at Staunton). Although appearing identical in style, they have been cast by at least two different foundries in Ross. The mis-spacing of the word Gloucester on the one at Weston suggests that standard moulds were used. The turnpike date for this route is 1726.
| OS / Location | Dimensions | Image | Notes / Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| SO810195 Over Right MS |
75x37x32 |  |
I Once painted ‘yellow’ below line |
| SO796192 Highnam Court roundabout Right MS |
96x35x27 |  |
2 Was painted white |
| SO780190 Highnam woods Right MS |
78x37x24 |  |
3 Limestone |
| SO764188 Churcham Right MS |
47x36x26 |  |
_ Lettering once white |
| SO748187 Halfway Bridge Right MS |
74x27x26 |  |
5 White lettering |
| SO733189 Springfields Huntley Right MS |
54x38x25 |  |
6 TO GLOSTER 10 TO ROSS |
| SO720193 Huntley B4214 junction Left MS |
54x38x25 |  |
7 White lettering |
| SO702199 | Not found | ||
| SO690202 Rock Farm MS |
Not found | ||
| SO678208 Boxbush Farmers Boy RightMS |
43x35x15 |  |
10 Rest buried below tarmac |
| SO666214 Lealine Left MS |
74 total height 39 width |
 |
LEA PARISH Cast Iron – White |
| SO653220 Lea B4224 junction Left MS |
65 total height 39 width |
 |
LEA PARISH Cast Iron – White |
| SO642225 Ryeford Left MP |
78 total height 39 width |
 |
WESTON PARISH TO ROSS 3 MILES TO GLOUCESTER 13 MILES PERKINS & WELLAMS ROSS |
| SO629235 Weston under Penyard Left MP |
61 total height 39 width |
 |
WESTON PARISH Cast Iron – White |
| c. SO615249 Hildersley Farm MS |
Not found said to be stone | ||
| Ross Market Place |