Monument record MDR8859 - Milestone, north-east of Chamber Farm, Peak Forest
Type and Period (1)
- MILESTONE (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Sk 1092 7952: Mile post. (1). Stone milestone at the side of the A623 (the old Chesterfield-Chapel turnpike road) beside a demolished stone wall. The stone is engraved, one side reads 'to Chapel ? Miles, Stockport 17' and one reads 'To Tidswell ? Miles, Bakewell 10, Chesterfield 19'. (2).
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDR18789 Map: Ordnance Survey (OS). 1882. OS County Series, 1st edition, scale 1:2500 (c. 25" to one mile).
- <1> SDR18970 Photograph: Peak District National Park Authority (PDNPA). Black and white photograph collection. 1983: 25.3-6.
- <2> SDR19109 Bibliographic reference: Hill, R (PPJPB). 1985. Peak Park Treasures. Davies, J E; 1983; D271.
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Location
| Grid reference | SK 1093 7953 (point) (Approximate) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | PEAK FOREST, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Jul 13 2015 11:16AM