Listed Building record MDR4815 - Milepost, Morley Road, Morley
Type and Period (1)
- MILEPOST (Georgian to 21st Century - 1800 AD? to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
Milepost, Morley Road, 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 4, Mansfield 18, Smalley 2), set on a post behind the bus shelter at Morley Smithy.' (2)
From the National Heritage List for England:
'PARISH OF MORLEY MANSFIELD ROAD SK 34 SE 1/88 MORLEY SMITHY (West Side) Mile Post at OS 394 416 II
Mile post. Early C19. Cast iron. Triangular, on a short circular shaft. Inscribed on shaft MORLEY, and on the body MANSFd/18/SMALLy/2/DERBY/4.
Listing NGR: SK3940941544.'
(3)
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDR6754 Bibliographic reference: Fowkes, D. 1986. Derbyshire Industrial Archaeology - A Gazetteer of Sites. Part II - Borough of Erewash. 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 SDR18918 Unpublished document: County Treasure Recording Form. 14.2, with photo.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. https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1140417?section=official-list-entry.
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Location
| Grid reference | SK 39409 41544 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | MORLEY, EREWASH, DERBYSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Jan 6 2024 11:35PM