Way Marks

Way Marks: Placed By Royal Authority On The King�������s Highway is a book written by Benjamin Smith and published in 1878. The book is a guide to the various way marks that were placed along the King's Highway by the royal authority. The King's Highway was a major road that connected London to other parts of England, and the way marks were placed along the road to guide travelers and ensure their safety.The book provides a detailed description of each way mark, including its location, design, and purpose. It also includes illustrations of the different way marks, which were typically made of stone or iron and featured symbols or inscriptions that indicated the distance to the nearest town or village, the direction of travel, or other important information.In addition to describing the way marks, the book also provides historical context for their creation and use. It explains how the way marks were part of a larger system of roads and highways that were developed in England during the 18th and 19th centuries, and how they helped to improve transportation and communication throughout the country.Overall, Way Marks: Placed By Royal Authority On The King�������s Highway is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of transportation and travel in England, or for those who simply appreciate the beauty and significance of these historic way marks.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.