Erected in 1859, the Three Shires Stones mark the point where Somerset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire meet.
Although the marking is pretty impressive, it's nestled at the side of the main road, part of the Fosse Way, so it's easy to miss.
It's said that the stones were once part of an ancient burial chamber.

Katherine Moore

April 14, 2020

Cycling

Erected in 1859, the Three Shires Stones mark the point where Somerset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire meet.

Although the marking is pretty impressive, it's nestled at the side of the main road, part of the Fosse Way, so it's easy to miss.

It's said that the stones were once part of an ancient burial chamber.

Nick.Ruxton

August 18, 2018

Cycling

On the left hand side a few hundred m after the lay by at the top of the climb out of Batheaston

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Location: Batheaston, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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