Monument record 2471/3/3 - Milestone on Macclesfield-Whaley Bridge turnpike of 1770.

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Summary

Grade II listed white painted milestone with black lettering. Inscribed "To Macclesfield 5m" and "To Chapel 6m, Sheffield 28m, Chesterfield 29m". The north face weathered but the south face is in good condition. One of a complete set on the Macclesfield-Whaley Bridge turnpike of 1770. This one has been moved onto the modern road side from the old turnpike.

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Full Description

Stone, white painted with black lettering. Inscribed (north face) To Macclesfield 5m, (south face) To Chapel 6m, Sheffield 28m, Chesterfield 29m. North face weathered but south face in good condition. 1.5 miles south of Kettleshulme on Macclesfield - Kettleshulme road on east side of road (1). Milestone, c.1770. Triangular sectioned ashlar sandstone block with shaped top. One of a complete set on the Macclesfield-Whaley Bridge turnpike of 1770. This one has been moved onto the modern road side from the old turnpike which runs west of Harrop House Farm (2).


<1> Peak Park Treasures, D178 (Index). SCH2624.

<2> Department of the Environment, 1971-2005, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest, /3/164 (Report). SCH1934.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Index: Peak Park Treasures. D178.
  • <2> Report: Department of the Environment. 1971-2005. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. N/A. /3/164.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 973 785 (point) 8 Figure Ref
Map sheet SJ97NE
Civil Parish RAINOW, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County RAINOW, PRESTBURY, CHESHIRE

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Mar 1 2012 3:18PM