Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Date of Designation
12/01/1999
Date of Amendment
12/01/1999
Name of Property
Milestone near Blaenau Isaf
Unitary Authority
Carmarthenshire
Location
In Pontardulais Road 1km south-east of Crosshands crossroads.
History
The road through Crosshands was part of the Three Commotts Turnpike Trust system established in the late C18.
Exterior
Late C18 milestone of limestone bearing the lettering: "From / [Ca]rmarthen / 12 Miles / To Swansea / 15". The stone is about 700mm high by about 400mm wide, of irregular thickness. The top is roughly rounded.
Reason for designation
Listed as a late C18 milestone of characteristic local type.
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