Plaque

Coppice Row turnpike

Inscription

Coppice Row turnpike stood near here, c 1750 - 1830.
London Borough of Islington - Historic Site

Site: Coppice Row turnpike (1 memorial)

EC1, Farringdon Road, Post Office, Mount Pleasant

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Coppice Row turnpike

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Coppice Row turnpike

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Coppice Row turnpike

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