Monument record 2471/1/5 - Cast Iron Milepost on Macclesfield to Buxton Turnpike of 1821

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Summary

Grade II listed bollard milepost. It is one of a complete set of bollard mileposts on new Macclesfield to Buxton turnpike of 1821. The cast iron post is painted white with black lettering. It is inscribed: Macclesfield 5 3/4 miles, Buxton 6 miles with the makers name Harrison Ltd. Derby. It dates to around 1820.

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Bollard milepost. Macclesfield to Buxton Road. Cast iron milepost on original turnpike (1759 - 1821). Painted white with black lettering. Inscribed: Macclesfield 5 3/4 miles, Buxton 6 miles, J. Harrison Ltd. Derby. Reasonable condition, beginning to rust (1). Cylindrical head on a narrower cylindircal 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, D182 Pheasey K H 1978 (Index). SCH2624.

<2> Department of the Environment, 1971-2005, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest, /5/94 (Report). SCH1934.

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  • <1> Index: Peak Park Treasures. D182 Pheasey K H 1978.
  • <2> Report: Department of the Environment. 1971-2005. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. N/A. /5/94.

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Grid reference Centred SJ 992 731 (4m by 4m) 8 Figure Ref
Map sheet SJ97SE
Civil Parish MACCLESFIELD FOREST AND WILDBOARCLOUGH, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County MACCLESFIELD FOREST, PRESTBURY, CHESHIRE

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Nov 12 2024 2:03PM