Monument record MDR12739 - Milestone, Market Street, Whaley Bridge
Type and Period (1)
- MILESTONE (Georgian to Mid 20th Century - 1800 AD? to 1950 AD?)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
A milestone is incorporated into the south end of the west parapet of a bridge over the River Goyt in Whaley Bridge. The photographs attached to the County Treasure record show the stone to be inscribed BUXTON / 7 MILES / STOCKPORT / 10 MILES / DISLEY / 4 MILES. (1)
According to the 1st ed. 25" OS map, the milestone showed distances to London 166, Manchester 17 and Buxton 7. (2) The 2nd and 3rd editions only record the Manchester and Buxton distances. (3, 4)
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDR18918 Unpublished document: County Treasure Recording Form. 16.1, with photos.
- <2> SDR18789 Map: Ordnance Survey (OS). 1882. OS County Series, 1st edition, scale 1:2500 (c. 25" to one mile).
- <3> SDR18790 Map: Ordnance Survey (OS). 1896-1900. OS County Series, 2nd edition (1st revision), scale 1:2500 (c. 25" to one mile).
- <4> SDR20367 Map: Ordnance Survey (OS). 1912-1921. OS County Series, 3rd edition (Second Revision), scale 1:2500 (25" to one mile).
Map
Location
| Grid reference | SK 0119 8131 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WHALEY BRIDGE, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 2 2015 1:59PM