Monument record 2471/1/4 - Macclesfield to Buxton Turnpike of 1821

Bollard milepost. NE of Macclesfield Forest on Macclesfield to Buxton road. On original Macclesfield to Buxton turnpike (1759 - 1821). Cast iron mile post painted white with black lettering. In good condition inscribed: Macclesfield 4 3/4 miles, Buxton 7 miles, J. Harrison Ltd. Derby on post. Illustration (1). Cylindrical head on a narrower cylindrical post, with 3 panels. c.1820. One of a complete set of bollard mileposts on new Macc to Buxton turnpike of 1821 (2).

<1> Peak Park Treasures, D181 Pheasey K H 1978 (Index). SCH2624.

<2> Department of the Environment, 1971-2005, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest, /5/93 (Report). SCH1934.