Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
16332
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
21/08/1995
Date of Amendment
21/08/1995
Name of Property
Milepost
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Powys
Community
Berriew
Town
Locality
Easting
318810
Northing
300869
Street Side
N
Location
Opposite Pool Road Cottage at the side of the road.
Description
Broad Class
Transport
Period
History
Probably early C19. Several turnpike roads passed through Berriew, including the Wrexham to Aberystwyth turnpike (established 1769), and the Montgomery-Tregynon turnpike (1773).
Exterior
Cast iron: a low triangular post has a semi-circular rear capping plate, lettered: 'Welshpool 5, Newmills 6 1/2, Manafon 5 1/2' with directional arrows.
Interior
Reason for designation
A well-preserved example of a cast-iron mile post.
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