Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
24767
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
14/02/2001
Date of Amendment
14/02/2001
Name of Property
Milestone on the A466 at the foot of the Wyndcliff
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Monmouthshire
Community
St. Arvans
Town
Chepstow
Locality
Wyndcliff
Easting
352814
Northing
197221
Street Side
N
Location
On the north side of the A466 about 200m east of the Wyndcliff car park.
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 upright block inscribed :
Monmouth 13 Chepstow 3
Interior
Reason for designation
Included as an early C19 turnpike milestone situated on a road (Wye Valley turnpike) opened in 1828-9 which was a key factor in the development of road vehicle borne tourist traffic in the neighbourhood.
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