Monument record MDR11707 - Milepost, Wirksworth Road, Postern

Type and Period (1)

  • (Georgian to Victorian - 1800 AD to 1850 AD)

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Full Description

Early 19th century cast iron milepost, triangular in plan, rising to a back plate with a segmental top. The top is inscribed 'Shottle / LONDON / 135 / MILES. The north side of the triangular section is inscribed WIRKSWH / 4 / MILES and the south side has DERBY / 9 / MILES. (1)

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Index: Higgins, J (The Milestone Society). County Milestone Survey. DY/SHO/02.

Map

Location

Grid reference SK 29563 47801 (point)
Civil Parish SHOTTLE AND POSTERN, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE

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Record last edited

Mar 1 2011 3:39PM

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