Listed Building record MDR10223 - Milepost, Kedleston Road, Weston Underwood
Type and Period (1)
- MILEPOST (Georgian to 21st Century - 1800 AD? to 2050 AD)
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Full Description
Milepost, Kedleston Road, Weston Underwood, an early 19th century structure.
'An early 19th century, cast iron milepost to the south east of Weston Underwood village. The inscription reads - 'London 132, Derby 6'.' (1)
'The milepost was manufactured by J Heywood, Phoenix Foundry, Derby. In February 2002 it was recorded as being 18 inches wide, 8 inches deep and 32 inches visible height.' (2)
From the National Heritage List for England:
'SK 24 SE PARISH OF WESTON UNDERWOOD KEDLESTON ROAD 2/106 (South Side) Mile Post at OS 293 425 II Mile Post. Early C19. Cast Iron. Triangular in plan with sloping upper part and back plate with gabled top. Inscribed 132/LONDON/ HULLAND/WARD/3/MILES/DERBY/6/MILES.
Listing NGR: SK2932642500.'
(3)
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDR18918 Unpublished document: County Treasure Recording Form. 14.2, with photo.
- <2> SDR19355 Index: Higgins, J (The Milestone Society). County Milestone Survey. DY/WES/01.
- <3> SDR19551 Listed Building File: Historic England. 2011. The National Heritage List for England. https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1335383?section=official-list-entry.
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Location
| Grid reference | SK 29326 42500 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WESTON UNDERWOOD, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Nov 27 2023 7:50AM