Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
22745
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
275916
Northing
305745
Street Side
Location
The milestone stands in the W verge of the main road near Esgairgeiliog.
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 / 4 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 orignal purpose.
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