Monument record MDR9938 - Cast iron milepost, Derby Road, Duffield
Type and Period (1)
- MILEPOST (Georgian to Victorian - 1800 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (II) 78843: MILEPOST AT OS 346 427, DERBY ROAD
- World Heritage Site
- World Heritage Site Buffer Zone
Full Description
Cast iron milepost, inscribed 'Derby 4 miles'. Iron cast by J. Harrison, who traded from 47 Bridgegate, Derby from about 1820-1855. (1)
The milepost is an early 19th century Grade II cast iron structure, inscribed DERBY/4/MILES, and with the name of the makers up the shaft, HARRISON. (2)
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDR18918 Unpublished document: County Treasure Recording Form. 14.2, with photo.
- <2> SDR19551 Listed Building File: Historic England. 2011. The National Heritage List for England. List entry number 1109111.
- <3> SDR19355 Index: Higgins, J (The Milestone Society). County Milestone Survey. DY/DUF/02.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 3453 4276 (4m by 4m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | DUFFIELD, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE |
| World Heritage Site | Derwent Valley Mills |
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Record last edited
Dec 21 2018 9:27AM