Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
80792
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
31/12/2002
Date of Amendment
31/12/2002
Name of Property
Milestone near Foel-fach
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Powys
Community
Banwy
Town
Locality
Foel-fach
Easting
294984
Northing
312921
Street Side
Location
At the north side of the A458 about 1km east of Dol-y-maen.
Description
Broad Class
Period
History
A milestone probably set up at the start of the Mallwyd to Welshpool turnpike established under the
Montgomeryshire Turnpikes Act of 1769.
Exterior
A slate milestone about 0.5 m high, with splayed top corners. It indicates ''Machynlleth / 18 miles /
Mallwyd 6½ / Can-office 5½ / Pool 20''.
Interior
Reason for designation
A milestone of the turnpike era on an important cross-Wales route.
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