Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
22744
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
06/12/1999
Date of Amendment
06/12/1999
Name of Property
Milestone
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Gwynedd
Community
Corris
Town
Machynlleth
Locality
Pantperthog
Easting
275124
Northing
304678
Street Side
Location
The milestone stands in the road verge, near Melin Pantperthog.
Description
Broad Class
Transport
Period
History
A series of milestones were erected along the Machynlleth to Dolgellau turnpike in the early C19 to mark the distances, as required by charter.
Exterior
The milestone consists of a simple slate slab, whitewashed, with its upper corners cut back at an angle to form a 3 equal-sided top. Incised on the front the inscription Mach / 3 M. Below, a bench mark.
Interior
Reason for designation
Included as one of the better preserved milestones along this section of the road, and one still serving its original purpose.
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