Monument record MDR10226 - Milepost on Wirksworth Road, Windley Meadows, Windley
Type and Period (1)
- MILEPOST (Georgian to Victorian - 1800 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
An early 19th century cast iron milepost that is triangular in plan with the upper part sloping towards a back plate which has a curved top. Inscribed: 'WINDLEY / LONDON / 132 / MILES / WIRKSWh / 7 / MILES / DERBY / 6 / MILES'. (1, 2)
The milepost was manufactured by J Harrison, Derby. (3)
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDR18918 Unpublished document: County Treasure Recording Form. 14.2, with photo.
- <2> SDR19551 Listed Building File: Historic England. 2011. The National Heritage List for England. List entry number 1233196.
- <3> SDR19355 Index: Higgins, J (The Milestone Society). County Milestone Survey. DY/WID/01.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 3239 4425 (4m by 4m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WINDLEY, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Feb 20 2014 2:43PM