![Milestone or milepost in Leitrim [leit. by.] Leitrim E.d.](https://www.buildingsofireland.ie/building-images-iiif/niah/images/survey_specific/original/30810001_1.jpg)
What is recorded here
Milestone or milepost in Leitrim [leit. by.] Leitrim E.d. gives Carrick four miles and Drumshanbo five, but cuts Manorhamilton down to ‘M.Hamilton’ at twenty-six. You’re expected to walk the full distance; the fellow with the chisel couldn’t even finish the name.
Limestone milestone, erected c.1840, set within random stone boundary wall. Incised lettering in recessed face of milestone reads 'Carrick 4 Drumkeeran 14 M.Hamilton 26 Drumshanbo 5'. Benchmark incised on base of stone.
Located at the north side of Leitrim Town, this finely-carved milestone is an attractive yet subtle item of street furniture. It bears the distances to neighbouring towns and is also inscribed with a benchmark.
From the Buildings of Ireland (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) record 30810001
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