Description: | Milestone, Derby Road; opposite drive to Moor Farm (just SE of the Wirksworth Moor/ Alderwasley road) & Bear Inn, On an unclassified road , E side, on grass in front of dry stone wall. Carved stone post, Duffield stone design, erected by Duffield & Wirksworth turnpike trust, 18th century. Inscription reads: // London / 139 / D (ERBY ) 12 (pointing hand) / Winksworth 1 /(pointing hand) //. Grade II listed by Historic England. Milestone Society National ID: DE_WWDE01. Last record: 2002. (See www.milestonesociety.co.uk) |
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