Monument record MDR8669 - Milestone, Conksbury Farm, Over Haddon
Type and Period (1)
- MILESTONE (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
A milestone on the 1759 Newhaven-Grindleford Turnpike Road stands at Conkesbury Farm. It has been moved from its original position, which was at the top of the steep hill on the east side of Conkesbury Bridge. (1). Photographic record. (2,3)
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDR19950 Bibliographic reference: Dodd, A & Dodd, E. 2000. Peakland Roads & Trackways, 3rd edition. p 162.
- <2> SDR18970 Photograph: Peak District National Park Authority (PDNPA). Black and white photograph collection. 1983.12.4-5; 3.4-5.
- <3> SDR18975 Photograph: Peak District National Park Authority (PDNPA). Colour photograph collection. Film. 507.28.
- <4> SDR19355 Index: Higgins, J (The Milestone Society). County Milestone Survey. DY/YOU/01.
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Location
| Grid reference | SK 2103 6543 (point) (Approximate) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | OVER HADDON, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Jul 21 2011 8:26AM