Monument record MDR8731 - Milepost, north-west of Bentley Brook Inn, Fenny Bentley

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

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On the east side of the A515. Cast iron milepost inscribed with 'London 141 Miles, Derby 15 Miles, Bentley Parish' on the top section, 'Buxton 18 miles' on one side and 'Ashbourne 2 Miles' on the other. On the 1738 Ashbourne to Hardlow Turnpike. Photographic record. (1,2).

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Bibliographic reference: Pheasey, K H. 1978. Peak Park Treasures D171.
  • <2> Photograph: Peak District National Park Authority (PDNPA). Black and white photograph collection. 31.24-25.
  • <3> Index: Higgins, J (The Milestone Society). County Milestone Survey. DY/FEN/01.

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Grid reference SK 1769 4966 (point) (Approximate)
Civil Parish FENNY BENTLEY, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE

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Nov 28 2012 12:21PM

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