Listed Building record MDR7538 - Milepost, A619, Baslow and Bubnell

Milepost, A619, Baslow and Bubnell, an early 19th century structure. Cast-iron milepost bearing inscriptions in irregularly painted letters, possibly 18th century. It stands on the old Chesterfield to Buxton turnpike, and is undamaged and probably original. It comprises a circular cylinder above a circular post. The cylinder is 13" in diameter and, apart from the top 3" which form a continuous band, is divided into 3 equal segments. The two facing each direction along the road bear inscriptions, the third does not. The top band reads 'London 154'. One face reads 'Bakewell 4, Sheffield 14, Buxton 15, Manchester 35' and one reads 'Chesterfield 8'. (1-3) In May 1983 all faces had been painted out except 'London 154'. (2) From the National Heritage List for England: 'PARISH OF BASLOW & BUBNELL CHESTERFIELD ROAD SK 27 SE 3/14 NETHER END (South Side) Mile Post at OS260722 II Mile post. Early C19. Cast iron. Circular shaft rising to a cylinder with moulded top and divided into panels by bead mouldings. Inscribed in embossed lettering LONDON and in painted lettering 155. The rest of the information at the time of re-survey had been painted over with white paint. On the Chesterfield to Ashford turnpike of 1812. Listing NGR: SK2605872259.' (4)