Full Report for Listed Buildings
The list description is not intended to be a complete inventory of what is listed: it is principally intended to aid identification. By law, the definition of a listed building includes the entire building (i) and any structure or object that is fixed to the said building and ancillary to it and (ii) any other structure or object that forms part of the land and has done so since before 1 July 1948, and was within the curtilage of the building, and ancillary to it, on the date on which said building was first included in the list, or on 1 January 1969, whichever was later.
Date of Designation
02/08/1995
Date of Amendment
02/08/1995
Name of Property
Milestone near Maesllanwrthwl
Unitary Authority
Carmarthenshire
Location
Situated on E side of B4032, some 100m N of Maesllanwrthwl opposite the junction to Llansawel. Slightly projecting before hedge.
History
Early C19 milestone. This section of the B4302 was maintained by the Llandovery and Lampeter Turnpike Trust which received its act in 1778.
Exterior
Milestone standing approximately 60cm high. The top has been slightly chipped. Inscription reads:-
" TO LLANDEILO 11 MILES. TO LLANSAWEL [2.5] MILES "
Reason for designation
Early C19 milestone in an area where many other examples have disappeared.
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