Monument record MDR8724 - Milepost, 376m north-north-west of Rushop Hall, Chapel-en-le-Frith
Type and Period (1)
- MILEPOST (Georgian to Victorian - 1800 AD to 1900 AD)
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Full Description
Cast-iron milepost, painted white with black lettering. Reads: 'Chapel en le Frith 2 Miles' and 'Sheffield 20 Miles, Hathersage 10 Miles, Castleton 4 Miles'. The post is on the 1812 diversion of Sheffield - Chapel turnpike. (1).
Milepost 230 metres from Rushup Lane Junction. Grade II listed, early 19th century in date. Constructed of cast iron. Triangular section milepost, standing approximately three feet high, with pointed arched top and curving top panel. East side inscribed 'CHAPEL EN LE FRITH 2 MILES', West Side inscribed 'SHEFFIELD 20 MILES, HATHERSAGE 10 MILES, CASTLETON 4 MILES'. (2).
Photographic record. (3)
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDR19109 Bibliographic reference: Hill, R (PPJPB). 1985. Peak Park Treasures. D128.
- <2> SDR19551 Listed Building File: Historic England. 2011. The National Heritage List for England.
- <3> SDR18970 Photograph: Peak District National Park Authority (PDNPA). Black and white photograph collection. 1983: 25.9-10. 507.60.
- <4> SDR19355 Index: Higgins, J (The Milestone Society). County Milestone Survey. DY/CHA/03.
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Location
| Grid reference | SK 094 825 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CHAPEL EN LE FRITH, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Jun 30 2011 12:14PM