Milestones on the A417
The early part of this route consists of limestone. There is an interesting example at Corse of a possible re-use of an earlier stone – with the back being marked with a Roman number 6 (VI). At Staunton, at the County boundary change they become triangular metal posts with finger pointers. Two miles from Ledbury, however, there is a return to stone. This is the only one to be on a plinth, and carries the initials T.B. which may indicate it was part of the Biddulph estate. It also has the more modern spelling of Gloucester – the only time it occurs in stone.
The turnpike dates for this route begin in 1726 to Hartpury, 1747 to Staunton, and 1764 on to Ledbury.
| OS / Location | Dimensions | Image | Notes / Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| SO817204 SO812213 SO803227 SO798241 SO798255 |
All recorded on GLOS – UPTON (Route divides at Corse) |
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| SO796273 Corse Church Lane Right MS |
83x45x27 |  Now repaired and repainted |
GLOSTER 7 MILES Behind garden fence wire in beech hedge |
| SO792288 Snigsend Right MS |
40x39x24 |  |
GLOSTER Behind garden fence wire in beech hedge |
| SO782293 Staunton Right MP |
Height: Sides 65, Centre 60 Width: 49 Angle: 39 |
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STAUNTON White metal – black lettering and edges |
| SO768302 Hawcross Right MP |
Height: Sides 80, Centre 65 Width: 49 Angle: 39 |
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REDMARLEY PARISH White metal with black lettering and edges |
| SO763315 Playley Green Right MP |
Height: Sides 82, Centre 56 Width: 52 Angle: 39 |
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PLAYLEY GREEN White metal with black lettering and edges |
| c. SO755328 | Not found | ||
| c. SO743333 | Not found | ||
| c. SO731342 | Not found | ||
| SO719347 Park Barn Farm Left MS |
92x32x20 |  |
T. B. Lettering once painted white |
| c. SO718364 | Not found |