Building record 1355600000 - Milepost in Hillesden
Summary
Late nineteenth century milepost on Buckingham to Brill road at Hillesden Hamlet
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Type and Period (1)
- MILEPOST (Restored 2022, 19th Century - 1800 AD to 1899 AD)
Description
Probable nineteenth century cast iron milepost recorded by P.N. Jarvis [Bletchley Archaeological and Historical Society] in January 1965 in Hillesden hamlet. Present on current OS map not on historic map. Before turning to Hillesden House. One of 12 on Buckingham to Brill road. Painted figures. Inscription: 'BUCKNGHAM 3 BRILL 12'. [Drawing and location plan] (B1).
Mile posts Buckingham to Brill recorded by Max Davies. Not shown on 1835 1" OS map. Rusty but upright metal mile post, all letters painted: (Brill 13 Buck - 3). Illustration annotated: Metal mile posts on Buckingham to Brill road. No makers name. All similar design. [Mileage does not agree with B1]. (B2).
Sources (2)
- <1>SBC23464 Index: Council for British Archaeology. 1965. CBA Industrial Archaeology Record Card 236111.
- <2>SBC24230 Unpublished document: Dr Gimson. Undated. Manuscript notes on milestones compiled by Dr Gimson. MILE POSTS BUCKINGHAM to BRILL.
Location
| Grid reference | SP 67498 30165 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HILLESDEN, Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire |
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Record last edited
Sep 7 2023 9:50AM
