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Listed Building record MDR4814 - Milepost, A608, Near Broomfield College, Morley

Type and Period (1)

  • (Georgian to 21st Century - 1800 AD? to 2050 AD)

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Full Description

Milepost, A608, near Broomfield College, Morley, an early 19th century structure. 'Triangular cast iron milepost on the Mansfield to Derby Turnpike (authorised 1764).' (1) 'Cast iron dual-faced sign with inscriptions (Derby 3, Mansfield 19, Smalley 3) on the main road (A608) near Broomfield College.' (2) From the National Heritage List for England: 'PARISH OF MORLEY MORLEY ROAD SK 34 SE 1/86 (West Side) Mile Post at OS 389 401 II Mile post. Early C19. Cast iron. Triangular, on a short circular shaft. Inscribed on the shaft MORLEY, and on the body MANSFd/19/SMALLy/3/DERBY/3. Listing NGR: SK3897540077.' (3)

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Bibliographic reference: Fowkes, D. 1986. Derbyshire Industrial Archaeology - A Gazetteer of Sites. Part II - Borough of Erewash. 35.
  • <2> Unpublished document: County Treasure Recording Form. 14.1.
  • <3> Listed Building File: Historic England. 2011. The National Heritage List for England. https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1329234?section=official-list-entry.

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Location

Grid reference SK 38975 40077 (point)
Civil Parish MORLEY, EREWASH, DERBYSHIRE

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Record last edited

Jan 8 2024 3:57PM

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