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Monument record MDR9915 - Milestone, Sandy Lane, Crich

Type and Period (1)

  • (Georgian to Victorian - 1800 AD to 1900 AD)

Protected Status/Designation

  • World Heritage Site Buffer Zone

Full Description

Painted milestone inscribed 'Alfreton 5, Ashbourne 14, Wirksworth 4'. (1) Milestone on the former Oakerthorpe & Ashbourne turnpike road. One side is inscribed 'TO / ALFRETON / 5 / MILES' and the other 'TO / ASHBOURN / 14 / MILES / WIRKSWORTH / 4 / MILES'. (2)

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Unpublished document: County Treasure Recording Form. 16.7, with photos.
  • <2> Photograph: Various sources. SMR Slide Collection. DY/CRI/02.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SK 3438 5373 (9m by 9m) (Approximate)
Civil Parish CRICH, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE

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Record last edited

Dec 21 2018 9:27AM

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