Monument record 2471/1/9 - Macclesfield to Buxton turnpike of 1821

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Summary

Grade II listed cast-iron painted milepost. It is white with black lettering and is very rusty. It is inscribed: "Buxton 4 miles, MaccD 7 3/4 miles. 3/4 mile SE of Cat & Fiddle Inn". It dates from 1821 and has the maker's name J. Harrison, Derby, on the stem. All the lettering is raised.

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Full Description

<1> Peak Park Treasures, D184 Pheasey K H 1978 (Index). SCH2624.

Milepost. Cast-iron painted white with black lattering. Very rusty. Inscribed: Buxton 4 miles, MaccD 7 3/4 miles. 3/4 mile SE of Cat & Fiddle Inn

<2> Department of the Environment, 1971-2005, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest, 58095 (Report). SCH1934.

Milepost 4 miles from buxton, 7 3/4 from Macclesfield. II Milepost, 1821, cast iron (of the bollard type with belled-out base). Raised beads divide the head into 3 panels: that to the right Buxton 4 Miles, that to the left Macclesfield 7 3/4 Miles, that to the rear blank. The maker's name, vertically on the stem, is J Harrison, Derby. All lettering is raised.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Index: Peak Park Treasures. D184 Pheasey K H 1978.
  • <2> Report: Department of the Environment. 1971-2005. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. N/A. 58095.

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Location

Grid reference SK 011 711 (point) 8 Figure Ref
Map sheet SK07SW
Civil Parish MACCLESFIELD FOREST AND WILDBOARCLOUGH, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County TAXAL, TAXAL, CHESHIRE

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Record last edited

Mar 3 2023 11:39AM