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Red Post crossroads

Red Post is a crossroads near Launcells in Cornwall, England. It is on the A3072 Holsworthy to Stratton road where it is crossed by the B3254 road. [1]

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References

  1. Ordnance Survey One-inch Map of England & Wales; Bude: sheet 174. 1946

Coordinates: 50°49′14″N4°27′59″W / 50.820458°N 4.466344°W / 50.820458; -4.466344