Listed Building record MDR5130 - Milepost, Stretton Road, Clay Cross
Type and Period (1)
- MILEPOST (Georgian to 21st Century - 1800 AD? to 2050 AD)
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Full Description
Milepost, Stretton Road, Clay Cross, an early 19th century structure.
'Cast iron milepost on the A61, the old Chesterfield to Derby turnpike road.' (1)
From the National Heritage List for England:
'SK 36 SE TOWN OF CLAY CROSS STRETTON ROAD 2/30 (West Side) Milepost 15 metres east of Rose Villa II
Milepost. Early C19. Cast iron. Triangular sectioned base with moulded front angle. Flat back, with segmental arched head, curving forward to form horizontal panel below. North side inscribed 'DERBY/18 MILES'. South side inscribed 'CHESTERFIELD/ 5 MILES, DRONFIELD/11 MILES, SHEFFIELD/17 MILES'. Raised panel on front inscribed 'J HAYWOOD JNR/PHOENIX FOUNDRY/DERBY'. Back, above, inscribed 'TOWNSHIP OF STRETTON'
Listing NGR: SK3924162588.'
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Location
| Grid reference | SK 39241 62588 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CLAY CROSS, NORTH EAST DERBYSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Jan 16 2024 7:24PM