Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
24056
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
29/09/2000
Date of Amendment
29/09/2000
Name of Property
Milestone 300m south of Tintern Abbey
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Monmouthshire
Community
Wye Valley
Town
Chepstow
Locality
Abbey Tintern
Easting
353452
Northing
199715
Street Side
Location
On the west side of the A466 about 300m south of Tintern Abbey.
Description
Broad Class
Transport
Period
History
The Wye Valley turnpike was opened in 1829 and was a vital factor in the growth in local tourism in the C19. Previously Tintern could only be reached by road from Devauden and almost all traffic was by river.
Exterior
White limestone block set diagonally with the left face MONMOUTH 11 MILES and the right face CHEPSTOW 7 MILES.
Interior
Reason for designation
Included as an early C19 turnpike milestone situated on a road opened in 1828-9 which was a key factor in the development of road vehicle borne tourist traffic in the Wye valley.
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