Record Details
MonUID: | MST12549 |
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HER Number: | 51326 |
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Type of record: | Monument |
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Name: | Milepost, Hilderstone |
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Summary
A triangular cast iron milepost located on the east side the main road through the village of Hilderstone. The milepost gives distances to Sandon, Stafford, Cheadle and Leek. Of late 19th century date.
Monument Type(s):
- MILEPOST (Erected, Victorian - 1893 AD to 1893 AD)
Associated Events:
- EST1287 - A survey by John Higgins of The Milestone Society of Staffordshire Milestones.
Full description
A cast iron milepost of hollow triangular section with chamfered front edges. The angled triangular front panel features the parish name of Hilderstone. The signage of the left-hand side reads Sandon (3 1/2 miles), Stafford (8 miles). The signage of the right-hand side reads Cheadle (8 1/2 miles), Leek (15 1/2 miles). It is set low into the ground. The milepost was manufactured by Chas-Lathe, Tipton. (LF, 8-March-2007) <1>
The milepost is dated to 1893. (SB, 26-Sept-2011) <2>
Sources and further reading
<1> | SST4110 - Written: John Higgins (The Milestone Society). 2000. Staffordshire Milestones (and Canal Milestones, Boundary Markers and Guide Posts). Milestone No. ST/HIL/02. |
<2> | SST354 - Verbal communication: John Higgins (The Milestone Society). 2011. Comments and observations on various sites in the Churnet Valley. |
Related records
58513 | Part of: Sandon, Hugbridge, Hilderstone and Draycott-in-the-Moors Turnpike Road (Monument) |
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