Monument record MDR15243 - White painted railings (site of), Derby Road, Ashbourne
Type and Period (1)
- RAILINGS (Georgian - 1800 AD to 1817 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
First mentioned in 1817 by John Farey where 'neat white painted rails' are listed to be 'extremley pleasant and useful to the inhabitants' along the public road. Post and rail fence replaced by DCC Highways acting for the Department of Transport. Now low oak rail marks the course of the railing. (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDR23261 Unpublished document: Nottinghamshire Archives. 1995. Information on railing on Derby Road, Ashbourne.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 1859 4613 (411m by 274m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ASHBOURNE, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Aug 16 2016 2:01PM