Monument record MDR10146 - Milepost, The Common, South Normanton
Type and Period (1)
- MILEPOST (Georgian - 1828 AD? to 1828 AD?)
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Full Description
Milepost with triangular section. (1) Milepost, Listed Grade II. Early 19th century cast iron milepost. On the west side 'Mansfield 7 miles'; on the east side 'Alfreton 2 miles'. Top marked 'South Normanton'. (2)
Milepost on the south side of the Alfreton and Mansfield turnpike road. It was manufactured by Midworth of Mansfield, presumably in 1828 as 'MIDWORTH/MANSFIELD 1828 is written on the base. (3)
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDR18918 Unpublished document: County Treasure Recording Form. 14.1, with photo.
- <2> SDR19367 Bibliographic reference: Fowkes, D. 2000. Derbyshire Industrial Archaeology. Part V. North East Derbyshire. p 12.
- <3> SDR19355 Index: Higgins, J (The Milestone Society). County Milestone Survey. DY/SOU/01.
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Location
| Grid reference | SK 4426 5612 (point) (Approximate) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SOUTH NORMANTON, BOLSOVER, DERBYSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Jul 28 2014 2:11PM