2 Miles to Everywhere....

An intriguing milestone in Norland Town - just outside Halifax.  It would appear it has been 'carefully' sited and indicates it is 'To Ealand (Elland) 2 M, To Halifax 2M, To Ripponden 2M, To Sowerby 2M'
There can't be many milestones that are equidistant to 4 places.....