Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
14081
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
13/01/1976
Date of Amendment
08/11/2001
Name of Property
Milepost outside No.273
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Cardiff
Community
Canton
Town
Cardiff
Locality
Canton
Easting
316642
Northing
176533
Street Side
S
Location
At Canton Cross forming part of a good group with The Corporation PH and Canton Library.
Description
Broad Class
Transport
Period
History
Probably dating from early/mid C19. The post has been moved from outside Nos. 10 and 12 Llandaff Road, which formed a part of the Cardiff-Llantrisant turnpike.
Exterior
Cast-iron milepost, triangular on plan. Downward pointing apex with the words 'LANDAFF 1¼'; left hand narrow vertical portion with the words 'CARDIFF 1 MILES'; right hand portion with the words 'LANTRISANT 9½ MILES'.
Interior
Reason for designation
Included for its special historic interest as an early/mid C19 turnpike milepost.
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