Monument record MDR9513 - Gradient post, Longcliffe Goods, Cromford & High Peak Railway
Type and Period (1)
- MARKER POST (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Roughly 'T'-shaped concrete post. The three arms of the post are approximately 15cm wide and 5cm thick. The span of the arms is approximately 1.5m. The right arm has upraised letters, painted white, reading "LEVEL", (indicating the gradient of the Cromford & High Peak Railway track, to the right, is level. The left arm reads "1 in 1660", (indicating the gradient of the very slight slope to the left). (1, 2)
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Location
| Grid reference | SK 22542 55715 (point) (Approximate) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BRASSINGTON, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- EDR1790
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Record last edited
Jun 25 2015 4:53PM