Milepost 8 / 84 is near Bridge 18
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This is a replacement milepost. It is believed that it was unveiled by Kevin Hector (a well-known Derby professional footballer) on Sunday 30th August 1981. It was sponsored by Karl and Frazer Sanders who are pictured here with their post.
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| Karl and Frazer Sanders with their post. | A closer view of the plaque (which was missing by 2017) |
The plaque is believed to read :-
THIS MILEPOST WAS SPONSORED BY
KARL & FRAZER SANDERS
REPLACED BY THE
TRENT & MERSEY CANAL SOCIETY
AND UNVEILED ON
SUNDAY 30TH AUGUST 1980
PLAQUE BY BUTLER JONES BOGNOR REGIS
Here is a 2021 photograph of the milepost (© Steph Johnson)
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| Post and Plinth in 2022 (© Roger Evans) | Empty space for Plaque (© Roger Evans) |
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