Erection date: 1751
Inscription
{Anti-clockwise starting from the south face:}
X miles from the Standard in Cornhill London, 1751
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VI miles 3 {or 'to'} quarters from Hyde Park Corner
X miles From the Standard in Cornhill, 1751
VIII miles 3 quarters from West-minster Bridge
The inscription seems to have been re-carved, incorrectly, at some point, introducing some ambiguity. The measurements are corroborated by Google Maps, except that Westminster Bridge is actually about a mile closer. If you are into milestones this is the site for you: .
Site: Sheen war memorial + milestone (2 memorials)
TW9, Sheen Lane
The milestone is to the left of our photo, behind the traffic light post.
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