Monument record MDR9142 - Milepost, 260m south-south-east of Brundcliffe Farm: Cromford & High Peak Railway, Hartington Town Quarter
Type and Period (1)
- MILEPOST (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Small gritsone milepost. Rectangular in cross-section with a rounded top. Stands approximately ΒΌ metre high. Bears the inscription "13" and marks the distance to Cromford. (1,2). It is marked on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map and therefore predates 1880. (3).
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDR19352 Archive: Jessop, O. 2003. Cromford & High Peak Railway and Peak Forest Tramway Survey. ARCUS 738b. Feature no: 229.
- <2> SDR19353 Photograph: ARCUS. 2003. Cromford & High Peak Railway and Peak Forest Tramway Survey, Project 738b. Digital photograph. 310.
- <3> SDR18789 Map: Ordnance Survey (OS). 1882. OS County Series, 1st edition, scale 1:2500 (c. 25" to one mile). Derbyshire XXVIII.13.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | SK 16360 61268 (point) (GPS derived) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HARTINGTON TOWN QUARTER, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- EDR1790
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Record last edited
Oct 30 2012 8:15AM