Full Report for Listed Buildings


Summary Description of a Listed Buildings


Reference Number
17360
Building Number
 
Grade
II  
Status
Designated  
Date of Designation
01/10/1996  
Date of Amendment
01/10/1996  
Name of Property
Milestone  
Address
 

Location


Unitary Authority
Powys  
Community
Churchstoke  
Town
Montgomery  
Locality
Mellington  
Easting
325845  
Northing
292851  
Street Side
N  
Location
Located on the N side of the B4385 in the grass verge in Mellington.  

Description


Broad Class
Transport  
Period
 

History
 

Exterior
C18. Rectangular, sandstone upright with rounded top. A cast iron plate also with rounded head is fixed to the front face. It is painted white and has a rounded, black painted rim. The stonework above is also painted white. There is an inscribed bench mark below it. The plate displays letters in relief and in capitals, which read: Miles From MT,Gomery 31/2 BPS, Castle. 5  

Interior
 

Reason for designation
Listed as a well preserved milestone characteristic of turnpike roads. Association with other milestones and a toll house along the B4385.  

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