Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
18643
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
31/07/1997
Date of Amendment
31/07/1997
Name of Property
Mile Stone at Library
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Cardiff
Community
Adamsdown
Town
Locality
Easting
319530
Northing
177063
Street Side
S
Location
In triangular garden of Roath Branch Library.
Description
Broad Class
Transport
Period
History
Probably from 1760's, said to be in original position. One mile (0.6 kilometres) from old High Street town hall of Cardiff, demolished 1861.
Exterior
Partially buried in library garden. Stone mile stone with cambered head. Worn inscription said to read "From the Town Hall in Cardiff 1 Mile".
Interior
Reason for designation
A rare survival in Cardiff of C18 milestone.
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