Listed Building record MDR10226 - 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, an early 19th century structure.
'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)
The milepost was manufactured by J Harrison, Derby. (2)
From the National Heritage List for England:
'SK 34 NW PARISH OF WINDLEY WIRKSWORTH ROAD 1/118 (West Side) Mile Post at OS 324 443 II Mile post. Early C19. Cast iron. Triangular in plan with upper part sloping to back plate with curved top. Inscribed: WINDLEY/ LONDON/132/MILES/WIRKSWh/7/MILES/DERBY/6/MILES.
Listing NGR: SK3239244250.'
(3)
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDR18918 Unpublished document: County Treasure Recording Form. 14.2, photo.
- <2> SDR19355 Index: Higgins, J (The Milestone Society). County Milestone Survey. DY/WID/01.
- <3> SDR19551 Listed Building File: Historic England. 2011. The National Heritage List for England. https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1233196?section=official-list-entry.
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Location
| Grid reference | SK 32392 44250 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WINDLEY, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Sep 6 2023 1:38AM