SK1449 : Milepost, Coldwall Lane
taken 2 years ago, near to Thorpe, Derbyshire, England
This section of the road, now in places only used as a farm track, fell into disuse as early motor vehicles struggled with the gradients, road users preferring to use alternative routes.
The Blyth Marsh to Thorpe Turnpike was authorised by parliament in 1762. The trust was wound up in 1831.
A milestone is one of a series of numbered markers placed along a road, canal, railway or sometimes paths at intervals of one mile or occasionally, parts of a mile. They are typically located at the side of the route. They are alternatively known as mileposts or mile posts (abbreviated MP on maps). Mileage is the distance along the route from a fixed starting point.
Milestones are constructed to provide reference points along the route. This can be used to reassure travellers that the correct route is being followed, and to indicate either distance travelled or the remaining distance to a destination.
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- Grid Square
- SK1449, 41 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- Adrian Taylor (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Wednesday, 19 October, 2022 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Sunday, 23 October, 2022
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
SK 14989 49756 [1m precision]
WGS84: 53:2.6918N 1:46.6726W - Camera Location
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OSGB36: SK 14992 49761
- View Direction
- South-southwest (about 202 degrees)
