Monument record 2471/1/8 - Macclesfield to Buxton turnpike of 1821

Bollard milepost. On original Buxton to Macclesfield turnpike (1759 - 1821). Cast-iron milepost painted white with black lettering. In rusty condition. Inscribed: To Buxton 5 miles, To Macclesfiled 6 3/4 miles (1) & (2). Cylindrical head on a narrower cylindrical post, with 3 panels. c.1820. One of a complete set of bollard mileposts on new Macclesfield to Buxton turnpike of 1821 (3).

<1> Peak Park Treasures, D183 Pheasey K H 1978 (Index). SCH2624.

<2> Dodd A E & E M, 1980, Peakland Roads & Trackways, /167 (Book). SCH2625.

<3> Department of the Environment, 1971-2005, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest, /5/95 (Report). SCH1934.