Building record 7377/1/1 - Blisworth Milepost
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Summary
A 19th-century milestone with modern plate.
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1} An original milestone of the Northampton to Towcester turnpike, dating from 1794-5. When the stone was re-erected about 1993 it was a little distance from its original position and the new cast iron plate is not an accurate replica of the original.
<1> Northamptonshire Industrial Archaeology Group, 2001, A Guide To The Industrial Heritage Of Northamptonshire, p.13 (checked) (Gazetteer). SNN104759.
<2> Northamptonshire Industrial Archaeology Group, 2011, A Guide To The Industrial Heritage of Northamptonshire (2nd Edition), p.15 (checked) (Gazetteer). SNN107622.
<3> Milestone Society, 2005, Milestone Society Repository, NR_TWNH03 (Website). SNN111215.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN104759 Gazetteer: Northamptonshire Industrial Archaeology Group. 2001. A Guide To The Industrial Heritage Of Northamptonshire. John Stanley Publishers. p.13 (checked).
- <2> SNN107622 Gazetteer: Northamptonshire Industrial Archaeology Group. 2011. A Guide To The Industrial Heritage of Northamptonshire (2nd Edition). John Stanley Publishers. p.15 (checked).
- <3> SNN111215 Website: Milestone Society. 2005. Milestone Society Repository. http://www.msocrepository.co.uk/. NR_TWNH03.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 7176 5279 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BLISWORTH, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jun 10 2024 9:04AM
