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Milestone, Wigwell; E of church, near Holly Bush Farm


Description:  Milestone, Wigwell; E of church, near Holly Bush Farm, B5035, N side, on the verge in front stone wall. Carved stone post, Wirksworth triangle design, erected by Oakerthorpe & Ashbourne turnpike trust, 19th century. Inscription reads: // TO / ALFRETON / 7 / MILES //TO / ASHBOURN / 12 / MILES / WINKSWORTH / 2 / MILES //. Grade II listed by Historic England. Milestone Society National ID: DE_AFAB07. Last record: 2002. (See www.milestonesociety.co.uk)

County:  Derbyshire

District:  Derbyshire Dales

Parish:  Wirksworth

Named Location:  Wigwell; E of church, near Holly Bush Farm

Grid Reference:   SK3152955093

Map Reference:  [EPSG:27700] 431529, 355093

Period/Subject:  19TH CENTURY - MILESTONE

Identifiers: 
[ADS] Depositor Id: DE_AFAB07
NHLE List Entry Number: 1109567
[ADS] Import RCN: MSS15-DE_AFAB07

People Involved: 
[Publisher] Historic Milestone Society
[Creator] J Higgins