Monument record MDR10060 - Milepost, Derby Road, Wirksworth
Type and Period (1)
- MILEPOST (Georgian to Victorian - 1800 AD to 1900 AD)
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Full Description
Metal milepost, "Wirksworth 1 mile / Derby 12 miles", by J. Harrison of Derby. (1)
Grade II listed early 19th century cast iron milepost, with a rounded top plate lettered 'Wirksworth' and below this 'LONDON / 138 / MILES'. One of the splayed sides reads 'DERBY / 12 / MILES' and the other reads 'WIRKSWORTH / 1 / MILE'. The milepost has a width of 20½ inches, a depth of 8 inches and a height of 34 inches. (2, 3)
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Location
Grid reference | SK 28643 52161 (point) |
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Civil Parish | WIRKSWORTH, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Feb 26 2016 12:31PM