Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
25680
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
15/08/2001
Date of Amendment
15/08/2001
Name of Property
Milestone
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Flintshire
Community
Northop
Town
Mold
Locality
Northop
Easting
324575
Northing
368391
Street Side
E
Location
Located in the centre of the village at the junction of Northop Road (A5119) and the B5126. Set at an angle to the road in front of a rubble stone boundary wall to a car park.
Description
Broad Class
Transport
Period
History
Probably late C18-early C19. Milestone on the Chester to Holyhead road, which was an important route to Ireland, especially before the construction of Thomas Telford's Holyhead Road. The section through Northop was referred to as being in good condition in 1832. Possibly not in its original position.
Exterior
The milestone is keeled in plan, the top surface sloping down towards the front angle. Constructed of pecked stone, painted white to the upper half and black below. Inscriptions to each side read 'Holywell 6 1/4 miles' to the L, and 'Chester 11 miles' to the R.
Interior
Reason for designation
Listed for its historic interest as an early milestone on a strategic turnpike road.
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