Listed Building record MDR23895 - Milepost, South of Massey's Bridge, Trent and Mersey Canal, Swarkestone

Milepost, south of Massey's Bridge, Trent and Mersey Canal, Swarkestone, erected in 1819. From the National Heritage List for England: 'SK 32 NE PARISH OF SWARKESTONE SWARKESTONE ROAD 3/255 (West Side) Canal Milepost to South of Massey's Bridge at SK 381 284 II Canal milepost. 1819, produced by Rangeley and Dixon. Cast iron. Circular stem with shallow segmental plate near top and moulded circular head. The stem has a raised quatrefoil near the base inscribed 'R and D Stone 1819' and the plate has two panels, that to east inscribed 'SHARDLOW 5 MILES', and that to west inscribed 'PRESTON BROOK 87 MILES'. Erected as part of a series of mileposts on the Trent and Mersey Canal. Listing NGR: SK3812228462.' (1)