Listed Building record MDR10225 - Milepost, Wirksworth Road, Windley
Type and Period (1)
- MILEPOST (Georgian to 21st Century - 1800 AD? to 2050 AD)
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Full Description
Milepost, Wirksworth Road, Windley, and early 19th century structure.
An early 19th century cast iron milepost that has a triangular section at the top and is inscribed with 'WINDLEY / LONDON / 133 / MILES'; and on the sides 'WIRKSWTH / 6 / MILES' and 'DERBY / 7 / MILES'. (1)
The milepost was manufactured by J Harrison of Derby. (2)
From the National Heritage List for England:
'SK 34 SW PARISH OF WINDLEY WIRKSWORTH ROAD (South Side) 3/120 Mile Post at OS 313 454
Mile Post. Early C19. Cast iron. Triangular in plan with upper part sloping to back plate with curved top. Inscribed: WINDLEY/LONDON/133/MILES/WIRKSWh/6/ MILES/DERBY/7/MILES
Listing NGR: SK3125245344.'
(3)
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDR18918 Unpublished document: County Treasure Recording Form. 14.1, photo.
- <2> SDR19355 Index: Higgins, J (The Milestone Society). County Milestone Survey. DY/WID/02.
- <3> SDR19551 Listed Building File: Historic England. 2011. The National Heritage List for England. https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1233199?section=official-list-entry.
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Location
| Grid reference | SK 31252 45344 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WINDLEY, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Sep 6 2023 1:57AM