Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Date of Designation
12/11/1996
Date of Amendment
12/11/1996
Name of Property
Milestone
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.
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.
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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