Monument record MDR8855 - Milepost on the A515 near Railway Cottage, Newton Grange
Type and Period (1)
- MILEPOST (Georgian to Victorian - 1800 AD to 1900 AD)
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Full Description
Early 19th century, listed cast-iron milepost on the A515 Ashbourne-Buxton Road, constructed by James Haywood of the Phoenix Foundry, Derby. One face reads 'London 144 Miles, Derby 18 Miles, Newton Grange Township', one reads 'Buxton 15 Miles' and one reads 'Ashbourne 5 Miles'. (1,2).
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDR18970 Photograph: Peak District National Park Authority (PDNPA). Black and white photograph collection. D81.
- <2> SDR19551 Listed Building File: Historic England. 2011. The National Heritage List for England.
- <3> SDR19355 Index: Higgins, J (The Milestone Society). County Milestone Survey. DY/NEG/01.
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Location
| Grid reference | SK 1609 5409 (point) (Approximate) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NEWTON GRANGE, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Jan 12 2015 4:51PM