Listed Building: MILEPOST AT SJ 9991 7211 (1136651)
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| Grade | II |
|---|---|
| Authority | Department for Culture Media and Sport |
| Volume/Map/Item | 202, 5, 95 |
| Date assigned | 09 December 1983 |
| Date last amended |
Description
SJ 97 SE MACCLESFIELD FOREST C.P. BUXTON ROAD (South Side)
5/95 Milepost at SJ 9991 7211.
II
Bollard Milepost: c1820. Cast-iron. Cylindrical head on a narrower cylindrical post, has 3 panels, the north wrist face reading BUXTON 5 MILES and the north-east face reading MACCL - 6 3/4 MILES. Makers name J Harrison Ltd. Derby on the post.
One of a complete set of bollard mileposts on the new Macclesfield to Buxton turnpike of 1821. There are 3 others in Macclesfield Forest (q.v.) 2 in Rainow (q.v.) and another in Wildboarclough.
Listing NGR: SJ9991072110
External Links (1)
- https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1136651 (National Heritage List for England)
Sources (1)
- SCH4666 Digital Archive: English Heritage. 2005. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 58008. [Mapped features: #3102 58008; #8408 58008]
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 9991 7211 (4m by 4m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ97SE |
| Civil Parish | MACCLESFIELD FOREST AND WILDBOARCLOUGH, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST |
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Record last edited
Feb 21 2012 5:17PM