Monument record MDR8702 - Milestone, Long Hill, Hartington Upper Quarter
Type and Period (1)
- MILESTONE (Georgian to Victorian - 1800 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Situated on the west side of the Buxton-Stockport Road are the worn remains of a milestone. The only legible inscription reads 'Buxton'. The milestone is on the original 1724 Buxton to Manchester turnpike. (1).
This milestone lies on the west side of the Derby to Manchester Turnpike diversion built between 1812 and 1824. It is made from sandstone and is wedge-shaped in plan, with a curved top. It is badly worn, the only readable inscription, other than a bench mark, is the word 'Buxton' on one of the two faces. (2)
The 1st ed. 25" Ordnance Survey map of c. 1880, which shows the milestone, reads 'London 163, Manchester 20, Buxton 4'. (3)
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDR19109 Bibliographic reference: Hill, R (PPJPB). 1985. Peak Park Treasures. D175, Pheasey, K H, 08/12/78.
- <2> SDR600 Unpublished document: Barnatt, J (PDNPA). 1994. The Goyt Valley, Hartington Upper Quarter, Derbyshire, archaeological survey, 1994. 148. p 61, Feature 266.
- <3> SDR18789 Map: Ordnance Survey (OS). 1882. OS County Series, 1st edition, scale 1:2500 (c. 25" to one mile).
Map
Location
| Grid reference | SK 0194 7713 (point) (Approximate) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HARTINGTON UPPER QUARTER, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- EDR3759
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Record last edited
Mar 11 2015 2:24PM