Monument record MDR7675 - Milepost, Castleton Road, Hope
Type and Period (1)
- MILEPOST (Georgian to Victorian - 1800 AD to 1900 AD)
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Full Description
Post medieval milepost set against the wall of Veinbutt Villas, to the west of Hope. It is cast-iron, in good condition, and painted white with black lettering. The west face reads 'SHEFFIELD / 15 MILES / HATHERSAGE / 5 MILES' and the east face reads 'CASTLETON / 1 MILE / CHAPEL EN LE / FRITH / 7 MILES'. The milepost is on the 1758 Sheffield-Sparrowpit Gate turnpike road. (1, 2)
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Location
| Grid reference | SK 15954 83412 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HOPE, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Jan 11 2016 3:58PM