Listed Building record MDR9106 - Milepost, Derby Road, Wingerworth

Milepost, Derby Road, Wingerworth, an early 19th century structure. Milepost on the road between Derby and Chesterfield via Oakerthorpe. Width 20", height of back plate 15½". Manufactured by J Heywood Junr, Derby. (1) Cast iron milepost on the present A61, previously the Chesterfield-Derby turnpike road. 18th-19th century in date. (2) From the National Heritage List for England: 'SK36NE 1264-0/6/142 WINGERWORTH SK36NE DERBY ROAD 1264-0/6/142 (West side) Milepost II Milepost. Early C19. Triangular cast-iron post with sloping triangular upper face, the back of the post extended upwards to carry an inscription, and terminating in a segmental arched head. Below the segmental head, the inscription 'TOWNSHIP OF TUPTON', below which, on the sloping upper face, is recorded the manufacturer: 'J.HAYWOOD, JNR, DERBY'. South face of milepost reads: 'CHESTERFIELD 3 MILES. DRONFIELD 8 MILES. SHEFFIELD 15 MILES.' North face reads: 'CLAY CROSS [obscured] MILES. DERBY 20 MILES'. Listing NGR: SK3905265769.' (3)