I'm back in the village of Bisley again and found this old milestone just beside the lockup. I've done a bit of a history search and found out this dates from around early 1700's. Due to it being a preserved item, they have built a new Cotswold stone wall around it
The stone is made of limestone with a brass plaque which reads:
X MILES to GLOSTER
and also has the makers name of CLISSOLD
You will note that it is an early spelling of Gloucester and the X is the roman letter for 10 miles. It was on a direct cross-country route through the town of Painswick, the route has long gone but I've just realised that I saw another one on this route in a wood 11 years ago. That one has a V for 5 miles on it.
My Mr. Plod Brother Alan informs me that it was next to the lockup as prisoners were brought from a court in Bibury, which is on the other side of the Cotswold, and were heading for Gloucester Prison. The lockup was used as a night stop over.
So more history for you and there is a milestone spotters club, shall I tick this one off.
