Monument record MDR8691 - Milepost near Lawrence Field, Grindleford

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  • (Georgian to Victorian - 1800 AD to 1900 AD)

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Cast iron triangular milepost on the east side of the Chapel - Sheffield turnpike road. It has two inscribed faces, one reading 'SHEFFIELD / 8 MILES', the other 'HATHERSAGE / 2 MILES / CASTLETON / 3 MILES / CHAPEL EN LE / FRITH / 14 MILES'. Photographic record. (1) In November 2002 the milepost had a visible height of 34 inches and a width of 28 inches. Each face measured 17 inches. The milepost was painted white with black lettering. (2)

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  • <1> Photograph: Peak District National Park Authority (PDNPA). Black and white photograph collection. 507.22-24.
  • <2> Index: Higgins, J (The Milestone Society). County Milestone Survey. DY?/GRI/04.

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Grid reference SK 2556 8028 (point) (Approximate)
Civil Parish GRINDLEFORD, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE

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Jul 30 2013 3:51PM

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