Monument record 4087 - Anti invasion device at Elmsbeds farm
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Summary
This is a milestone with the place name obliterated. Milestones are stone blocks on the side of roads that have distances and directions to towns marked on them. During the Second World War many milestones had their information removed to confuse any invading forces. It is near to Macclesfield canal, near Elmsbeds farm, Poynton.
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Full Description
<1> CBA, 2002, Defence of Britain Project, S0000236 (Digital Archive). SCH4380.
Milestone with obliterated place name. Name removed during the second world war. Near to Macclesfield canal, near Elmsbeds farm, Poynton.
<2> Various, Various, Oral communication to the HER, Edwards R, 04/04/2017 (Oral Communication). SCH2330.
The original grid reference (SJ 926 827) is incorrect, being some miles away from the described location. This location fits better, but needs to be verified.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 945 827 (2m by 2m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ98SW |
| Civil Parish | POYNTON-WITH-WORTH, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | WORTH, PRESTBURY, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 15 2024 12:19PM