Monument record MDR8866 - Cast-iron milepost, 388m north-east of Middle Street Farm, Hartington Middle Quarter
Type and Period (1)
- MILEPOST (Georgian to Victorian - 1800 AD to 1900 AD)
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Full Description
Cast-iron milepost on the wide grass verge on the south side of the road. (1).
Grade II listed mile post, dating from the early 19th century. It is constructed of cast iron with a triangular section base, with moulded front angle, curving upwards to form a flat back with a segmental head. The north side is inscribed: 'ASHBOURNE / 13 MILES' and 'J HAYWOOD JNR / PHOENIX WORKS / DERBY'. The south side is inscribed: 'BUXTON / 7 MILES' and 'J HAYWOOD JNR / PHOENIX WORKS / DERBY'. The front is inscribed: 'LONDON' in large letters in an arc. Below is: '152 MILES / DERBY / 26 MILES'. Below again, on a horizontal section, is a raised area inscribed 'HARTINGTON PARISH'. (2).
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDR18970 Photograph: Peak District National Park Authority (PDNPA). Black and white photograph collection. 1983: 3.16-17.
- <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/HAM/02.
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Location
Grid reference | SK 13587 65270 (point) |
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Civil Parish | HARTINGTON MIDDLE QUARTER, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Jul 7 2011 11:51AM