Monument record MDR13120 - Guide stone, Alport Lane, Alport Height, Ashleyhay

An old guide stone inscribed 'DARBY ASHBORN 1710'. The guide stone was erected following an Act of Parliament passed in 1702. Only about 20 of these early 18th century guide stones still exist in the county. The guide stone is situated in front of the Alport Stone [see SMR 16509], at the top of a track running in to the old quarry. The site is owned by the National Trust, and the stone was in good condition in 1978. (1)