Monument record MDR11705 - Milepost, Chesterfield Road, Higham, Shirland and Higham
Type and Period (1)
- MILEPOST (Georgian to Victorian - 1800 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Cast iron milepost on the former turnpike road running between Derby and Chesterfield via Alfreton, and originally run by the Alfreton, Higham and Tibshelf Turnpike Trust. The milepost is triangular, with a sloped top and a pointed head plate above. The head is inscribed '142 / LONDON'. The north side of the milepost is inscribed 'CHEST.D / 7¾ / SHEFF.D / 20' and the south side has 'ALFRE.N / 2¼ / DERBY / 15½'. The milepost is painted white and the raised lettering is picked out in black. (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDR19355 Index: Higgins, J (The Milestone Society). County Milestone Survey. DY/SHI/04.
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Location
| Grid reference | SK 39360 59046 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SHIRLAND AND HIGHAM, NORTH EAST DERBYSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Oct 16 2017 3:59PM