Description and History of Site:-
Mortimer Road was part of a commercially unsuccessful turnpike from Grindleford in Derbyshire over the moors to Penistone. Built in the 1770s with steep ascents and descents (as here) given up early in l9th century. Stone indicates where an extra horse helping heavy loads uphill was to be unhitched. In west verge 200 yards south of crossroads. Above 1025ft contour. See also a similar stone 100yds north of Strines Inn (SK 223 907).
Further Reading and References:-Bayliss, D (ed). A guide to the industrial history of South Yorkshire. Association for Industrial Archaeology, 1995 entry M08.
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Key Words :- turnpike road transport
Address :- Mortimer Road, Penistone, South Yorkshire, S36 8FB
Grid Ref :- SE 24622 00630
Co-ordinates :- Lat 53.501794 , Long -1.630273
Local Authority :- Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - West Riding
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1191616,
Site Condition :- Site conserved and open to the public
Site Dates :- 1770s -
Record Date :- 6 May 2015
Copyright :- cc-by-nc-sa 4.0 © IHS Database
Grid Ref :- SE 24622 00630
Co-ordinates :- Lat 53.501794 , Long -1.630273
Local Authority :- Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - West Riding
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1191616,
Site Condition :- Site conserved and open to the public
Site Dates :- 1770s -
Record Date :- 6 May 2015
Copyright :- cc-by-nc-sa 4.0 © IHS Database