Description: The skull and crossbones sign was erected by Charles Paxton Markham (Colliery Owner and 3 times mayor of Chesterfield). It was made of iron at Staveley Works, with red reflective eyes which glowed when headlights shone on them, to warn drivers of the dangerous bend. See also DCCC000619, DCCC000620, DCCC000621 and DCCC000622. This stretch of road is still known as Skull and Crossbones corner.