Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
80704
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
03/12/2002
Date of Amendment
03/12/2002
Name of Property
Mile marker at Pont yr Henfaes
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Carmarthenshire
Community
Llanybydder
Town
Locality
Henfaes
Easting
250881
Northing
242329
Street Side
Location
Approximately 2.2km SW of Llanybydder, built within the N parapet of the bridge.
Description
Broad Class
Transport
Period
History
A stone cross set up in 1822 to commemorate the building of Pont yr Henfaes by the Carmarthen to Lampeter Turnpike Trust, which was rebuilt in 1832 (and has subsequently been much repaired and altered).
Exterior
A freestone cross with tapering shaft. The shaft is inscribed: ''''This bridge was built by subscription by the parishes of Llanbither and Llanllwny and the Carm[arthen] to Lampeter Trust, was certified by the bridge surveyor for this county and passed as a county bridge Mich[aelmas] Quarter Sessions 1822''''. Below is a further inscription: ''''Rebuilt 1832 by Thomas Jones Mason by order of the bridge surveyor of the county''''. The cross piece has a central raised lozenge, and on the L side ''''Carmarthen XV miles'''', and on the R side ''''Lampeter VII miles''''.
Interior
Reason for designation
Listed as an unusual early C19 mile marker of very distinctive character.
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