Monument record MDR4815 - Milepost, Morley Road, Morley Smithy
Type and Period (1)
- MILEPOST (Georgian to Victorian - 1800 AD to 1850 AD)
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Full Description
Triangular cast iron milepost on the Mansfield to Derby Turnpike (authorised 1764). (1)
Cast iron dual faced sign with inscriptions (Derby 4, Mansfield 18, Smalley 2), set on a post behind the bus shelter at Morley Smithy. (2)
A grade II listed mile post dating to the early 19th century. It is constructed of cast iron, and is triangular, on a short circular shaft. Inscribed on the shaft is 'MORLEY', and on the body 'MANSFd/18/SMALLy/2/DERBY/4'. (3)
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDR6754 Bibliographic reference: Fowkes, D. 1986. Derbyshire Industrial Archaeology - A Gazetteer of Sites. Part II - Borough of Erewash. p 35.
- <2> SDR18918 Unpublished document: County Treasure Recording Form. 14.2, with photo.
- <3> SDR19551 Listed Building File: Historic England. 2011. The National Heritage List for England. NHLE No: 1140417.
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Location
| Grid reference | SK 394 415 (point) (Centre) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | MORLEY, EREWASH, DERBYSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Sep 1 2016 11:26AM