MS 5, Castle Peak Road(and 51.5 reverse) [c.1940- ] | Gwulo: Old Hong Kong

MS 5, Castle Peak Road(and 51.5 reverse) [c.1940- ]

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Submitted by Gerry Hibbert on Mon, 2021-02-08 18:14
Current condition: 
In use
Date Place completed: 
c.1940-01-01 (Year is approximate)

Location from: Hong Kong Streets and Places 1983,  Reverse shows 51.5 , possibly "reverse" direction

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Submitted by 4ryanLAM on Sat, 2021-06-12 05:32.

I actually live nearby so I can give some imformation.

The milestone numbers sre black now, together with other re-painted numbers.

5 means from TST via Mong Kok, Cheung Sha Wan and Mei Foo.

51.5 means from TST via Mong Kok, Sha Tin, Tai Po, Fanling, Kwu Tung, Yuen Long, Tuen Mun, Sham Tseng and Tsuen Wan.

This is one of the 6 remaining stones, the others are MS 8 (Tai Wo Hau), 29 (Sheung Chuk Yuen), 41 (Ha Wong Yi Au), 45 (Kau To) and 51 (Kowloon Reservoir).