Grey Stone of Trough
Historic boundary marker in Lancashire, England From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Historic boundary marker in Lancashire, England From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Grey Stone of Trough is an historic boundary marker in Bowland Forest High, in the Trough of Bowland, Lancashire, England.[1] A Grade II listed structure, erected in 1897 and standing on Trough Road,[2][3] it marks the line of the pre-1974 county boundary between Lancashire and the West Riding of Yorkshire.[3] Historically, the Trough marked the westernmost boundary of the ancient Lordship of Bowland.
Grey Stone of Trough | |
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Location | Trough of Bowland, Lancashire, England |
Coordinates | 53.97226°N 2.5774°W |
Built | 1897 |
Governing body | Historic England |
It is in sandstone and has a triangular section with inscriptions on the two sides that face the road.
"To Lancaster, 12 miles. Bay Horse, 10 miles"
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