Monument record MDR12371 - Mile plate (site of), Burton Road, Swadlincote
Type and Period (1)
- MILE PLATE (Georgian to Victorian - 1800 AD to 1900 AD)
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Full Description
A metal plate on the wall opposite the Chesterfield Arms Public House, Burton Road, Swadlincote, was inscribed as follows: LONDON / 122 MILES / ASHBY / 6 MILES / BURTON / 3 MILES. A photograph shows the lettering in white, presumably raised, and contrasting with the darker metal background. (1)
Examination of Google Street View shows this plaque to be missing. (2)
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Location
Grid reference | SK 2925 2162 (point) |
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Civil Parish | SWADLINCOTE, SOUTH DERBYSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Sep 2 2014 4:03PM