Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
24715
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
30/01/2001
Date of Amendment
30/01/2001
Name of Property
Milestone
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Monmouthshire
Community
Shirenewton
Town
Locality
Usk Road
Easting
346800
Northing
194865
Street Side
E
Location
On the east side of the Usk Road (B4235), approx. 0.5 km from Shirenewton
Description
Broad Class
Transport
Period
History
A turnpike milestone erected in 1835 as a part of the Shirenewton Branch of the Chepstow to Abergavenny turnpike. This was built jointly by the Abergavenny and Chepstow Trusts and was opened in 1835. 'From the present turnpike road at Piercefield Lodge, towards the lower turnpike road leading from Usk to Monmouthshire at Gwernesney. The branch to be called the Shirenewton Branch, and should commence at Piercefield Gate and terminate at Gwernesney Church'. The trust was wound up in 1873 and taken over by the Chepstow Highway Board who later transferred it to the County Council.
Exterior
Limestone block with a chipped top. It is inscribed:
To HEREFORD 5 miles with USK 8 3/4 miles hidden.
Interior
Reason for designation
Included for its historic interest as a surviving milestone on the Chepstow to Usk turnpike which was opened in 1835.
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