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Monument record MDR8669 - Milestone, Conksbury Farm, Over Haddon

Type and Period (1)

  • (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> Bibliographic reference: Dodd, A & Dodd, E. 2000. Peakland Roads & Trackways, 3rd edition. p 162.
  • <2> Photograph: Peak District National Park Authority (PDNPA). Black and white photograph collection. 1983.12.4-5; 3.4-5.
  • <3> Photograph: Peak District National Park Authority (PDNPA). Colour photograph collection. Film. 507.28.
  • <4> 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

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