Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
22808
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
31/01/2000
Date of Amendment
31/01/2000
Name of Property
Milepost
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Neath Port Talbot
Community
Tai-Bach
Town
Port Talbot
Locality
Tai Bach
Easting
277650
Northing
188564
Street Side
N
Location
Located on the pavement near the junction with Heol yr Orsedd.
Description
Broad Class
Transport
Period
History
One of a group of mileposts in Gothic style, associated with the turnpiking of the Swansea to London road (now A48).
Exterior
Ornate cast iron milepost, painted white with black lettering and detail. Square base supporting a rear upright with pointed arched head with mouldings, imposts and keystone. In front, the base supports a low domed section with round-headed front face, above which are 2 tall faces with pointed arched heads each set at an angle of 45 degrees. The arches have raised mouldings.
Underneath the rear arch, the milepost reads 'Bridgend District'. The angled faces point in opposite directions, one reading 'To Pyle 5' and the other 'To Neath 7'. Underneath the round arch is the lettering 'London 188'. The square base has a raised border within which 'Margam Parish' is written in relief. A raised tablet at the bottom (unpainted) reads '1841'.
Interior
Reason for designation
Listed for its historic interest as a characteristic feature of turnpike roads, and in an unusually ornate Gothic style. Group value with other mileposts on this section of the A48.
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