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| Name: | Finger post, The Square, Eyam |
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| HER No.: | 31419 |
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| Type of Record: | Monument |
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Designation: | None recorded |
Summary
Cast iron finger post dated 1926; its two arms now give directons to local tourist attractions.
| Grid Reference: | SK 220 764 |
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| Parish: | EYAM |
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Monument Type(s):
Associated Finds: None recorded
Associated Events: None recorded
Full Description
Cast iron finger post surmounted by a ball. The ends of the arms are shaped to appear similar to a pointing finger. 'DCC / 1926' is recorded on the post. (1)
The photograph attached to source 1 is undated, but it is clear from Google Streetview that the finger post has been painted since it was taken. The post is now painted with black and white horizontal stripes. The two arms are painted white with black lettering. One reads 'EYAM HALL, CHURCH / & MUSEUM', the other 'RILEY GRAVES / & / MOMPESSON'S WELL' (2)
<1> Higgins, J (The Milestone Society), County Milestone Survey (Index). SDR19355.
<2> Google Maps, Website viewed 22/07/2011 (Internet Web Site). SDR20894.
Sources and Further Reading
| [1] | SDR19355 - Index: Higgins, J (The Milestone Society). County Milestone Survey. |
| [2] | SDR20894 - Internet Web Site: Google Maps. http://maps.google.com/. Website viewed 22/07/2011. |
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