Listed Building record MDR8844 - Milepost, Buxton Road, Castleton
Type and Period (1)
- MILEPOST (Georgian to 21st Century - 1800 AD? to 2050 AD)
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Full Description
Milepost, Buxton Road, Castleton, of early 19th century date.
'Cast-iron milepost, painted white with black lettering. It reads 'Castleton, Chapel-en-le-Frith 6 miles, Sparrowpit 5 miles' and 'Sheffield 16 miles, Hathersage 6 miles'. It is situated on the 1758 Sheffield-Sparrowpit Gate turnpike.' (1-3)
From the National Heritage List for England:
'SK 18 SW PARISH OF CASTLETON BUXTON ROAD 6/23 (South Side) Milepost at 0S146828 II
Milepost. Early C19. Cast iron. Triangular in plan, the upper part cut away in concave curve. Inscribed CASTLETON/CHAPEL EN LE/FRITH/6 MILES/SPARROWPIT/5 MILES SHEFFIELD/16 MILES/HATHERSAGE/6 MILES
Listing NGR: SK1457782862.'
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Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDR19109 Bibliographic reference: Hill, R (PPJPB). 1985. Peak Park Treasures. D131.
- <2> SDR18970 Photograph: Peak District National Park Authority (PDNPA). Black and white photograph collection. 6.83: 25.14; 507.48.
- <3> SDR19355 Index: Higgins, J (The Milestone Society). County Milestone Survey. DY/CAS/03.
- <4> SDR19551 Listed Building File: Historic England. 2011. The National Heritage List for England. https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1087869?section=official-list-entry.
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Location
| Grid reference | SK 14577 82862 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CASTLETON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Jan 4 2024 10:43PM