Full Report for Listed Buildings


Summary Description of a Listed Buildings


Reference Number
17579
Building Number
 
Grade
II  
Status
Designated  
Date of Designation
12/11/1996  
Date of Amendment
12/11/1996  
Name of Property
Milestone  
Address
 

Location


Unitary Authority
Powys  
Community
Carno  
Town
 
Locality
Glanhanog  
Easting
294594  
Northing
298964  
Street Side
 
Location
On the N side of a short farm road to Sarn farm, on the S side of the A470, 1.5km NW of Carno church.  

Description


Broad Class
Transport  
Period
 

History
On the Newtown to Machynlleth Turnpike, established after the Montgomeryshire Turnpike Act of 1769.  

Exterior
Description: Roughly-hewn sandstone block c1.2m high, hammer-dressed to front. The stone bears traces of white paint, with black paint highlighting the engraved letters: NEWT 12 MACH 16.  

Interior
 

Reason for designation
One of a series of 4 late C18 milestones along the former Newtown to Machynlleth Turnpike in Carno.  

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