Monument record MDR10084 - Milepost, south of Common Farm, Hulland Ward

Type and Period (1)

  • (Georgian to Victorian - 1800 AD to 1900 AD)

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Full Description

An early 19th century cast iron mile post. The Grade II listed post is triangular in plan with a sloping upper part and a flat gabled top. It is inscribed '134 / LONDON / HULLAND WARD' at the top, with one side of the triangular section reading 'HULLnd / WARD / 1 / MILE' and the other 'DERBY / 8 / MILES'. (1, 2) The milepost is painted white with black lettering and measures 18 inches wide, 8 inches deep and 44 inches high. The manufacturer was J Heywood, Phoenix Foundry, Derby. (3)

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Listed Building File: Historic England. 2011. The National Heritage List for England. 3/2845/059.
  • <2> Unpublished document: County Treasure Recording Form. 14.1, with photo.
  • <3> Index: Higgins, J (The Milestone Society). County Milestone Survey. DY/HUW/01.

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Location

Grid reference SK 28178 45296 (point)
Civil Parish HULLAND WARD, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE

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Record last edited

Jul 13 2011 9:57AM

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