Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Date of Designation
31/07/1997
Date of Amendment
31/07/1997
Name of Property
Mile Stone at Library
Unitary Authority
Cardiff
Location
In triangular garden of Roath Branch Library.
History
Probably from 1760's, said to be in original position. One mile (0.6 kilometres) from old High Street town hall of Cardiff, demolished 1861.
Exterior
Partially buried in library garden. Stone mile stone with cambered head. Worn inscription said to read "From the Town Hall in Cardiff 1 Mile".
Reason for designation
A rare survival in Cardiff of C18 milestone.
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